PIPs, Pink Slips & Power: Protecting Yourself Before You're Fired

Got put on a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP)? Worried about a layoff or termination?

In this episode of Black Women S.A.V.E. Black Women, Kamika Dillard sits down with employment attorney and workplace strategist Elizabeth Goueti to discuss what every Black woman should know about protecting herself in corporate America.

Together, they break down performance improvement plans, layoffs, terminations, personnel files, severance agreements and workplace rights. Elizabeth shares practical strategies for documenting your work, advocating for yourself and making informed decisions when your job is on the line.

The biggest lesson? Don't wait until you're in crisis to learn your rights.

Power starts with preparation. This conversation is for general information, not legal advice.

Your rights and options depend on your circumstances and state law. About Elizabeth Goueti Elizabeth Goueti, "The Workplace Lawyer," is an attorney, employment lawyer, workplace strategist, and certified coach with experience at both the courtroom bench and executive table.

After representing employees and leading tech and global companies through strategic people initiatives, she now serves as CEO and Principal Consultant of Avinu Consulting, LLC. The firm operates two divisions: Workplace in Motion, which provides HR training, workshops, and strategic implementation; and Courage in Corporate, a private coaching program that empowers Black women in corporate America to protect their careers through negotiation.

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