Unrealistic PIP left employer exposed to retaliation charge

摘要

Don't put an employee on a demonically tough performance improvement plan (PIP) to set the person up for failure. It may turn around and bite you in court.rnThat's what happened to an employer in Oklahoma that fired a salesman who missed his PIP goals.rnA federal appeals court said the goals appeared burdensome and unrealistic, and it seemed the company's real issue with the salesman was that he had taken FMLA leave. And, of course, it's illegal to punish an employee for doing that.