Tips to Avoid Employee Lawsuits
"Many small-business owners relish the informal workplace, where rules are bendable, office politics are nil, and staff members are treated like family...Entrepreneurs might be surprised to learn that they're vulnerable to the same worker complaints that plague larger corporations. The hottest area, currently, is wage-and-hour litigation, in which employees claim they weren't paid for overtime or provided meal or rest breaks...
Here are some ways small-business owners can protect themselves throughout an employee's lifecycle, from hiring to termination:
Don't hire the walking lawsuit...
Make sure employees are classified properly...
Maintain a clear discrimination policy...
Address problems when they arise...
Implement an evaluation process...
Document, document, document...
Be careful when handling a termination..."
Read more in this article from SmartMoney.com.
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