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What is the name of your state? IL
My parents own a small business (incorporated)... only 11 employees. My sister, who runs the business, has a couple of employees that have been with the company probably over 20 years but there skills are now almost entirely outdated. She has for about a year verbally communicated that they need to learn the new skills and technology needed to complete jobs. Since June she has written plans outlining what they need to learn. They are not doing it. The money they cost the company (salary, benefits) barely contributes to billing. She wants to let them go but is concerned they will sue on grounds of discrimination just because that is what people do and because they have been with the company for so long. Again, it's a small business and can't really afford some long drawn out legal battle. Would they have any grounds? We're considering offering a compensation package if they would sign a waiver that they would not sue. Is this acceptable?
Thank you.
My parents own a small business (incorporated)... only 11 employees. My sister, who runs the business, has a couple of employees that have been with the company probably over 20 years but there skills are now almost entirely outdated. She has for about a year verbally communicated that they need to learn the new skills and technology needed to complete jobs. Since June she has written plans outlining what they need to learn. They are not doing it. The money they cost the company (salary, benefits) barely contributes to billing. She wants to let them go but is concerned they will sue on grounds of discrimination just because that is what people do and because they have been with the company for so long. Again, it's a small business and can't really afford some long drawn out legal battle. Would they have any grounds? We're considering offering a compensation package if they would sign a waiver that they would not sue. Is this acceptable?
Thank you.