Reuters - UAL Corp's United Airlines and US Airways Group said on Friday they would not merge, a decision that experts said effectively kills the chances of further U.S. airline consolidation this year.

US slowdown affects Europe growth: French PM (AFP)

AFP - Visiting French Prime Minister Francois Fillon insisted here Friday that the French and European economies are sound, but that the US economic slowdown will effect Europe's growth.

You should prepare to make clear the employee's layoff to several different people and groups, including. These steps will make the layoff go smoothly for you, the company and the difficult employee. Only then can you dismiss problem employees while minimizing the effects on the small company. Firing this worker is important to protect your other workforce, your workplace performance, and most importantly, your sanity. Many supervisors and Human resources managers wonder if the letter should include the dismissal reason. Your negotiation partner will either be the employee's attorney or the worker directly. This memorandum is the final step in a long list of steps followed when terminating a worker. o The higher the firing risk, the higher the cost (time, money and emotion) for you and your small business.

There is also employee misbehavior when an employee is abusive or refuses to follow directions and instructions. Often sacked personnel will file lawsuits because they feel the business treated them unfairly during the termination program. Once you have adequately prepared for the dismissal meeting, you should schedule the meeting. With a high-risk dismissal, you don't sack the employee, but he resigns in return for a big dismissal package. Principle #1: Estimate your risk of litigation before firing. At times in the exit interview, the employee will inform you about some potentially wrongful conduct by the small business. The decision to lay off personnel raises several different issues.