The 5 Employment Law Mistakes HR Leaders Make Before Calling Counsel
Employment law problems often become more difficult when counsel is brought in too late. Casandra Lanton examines five common mistakes HR leaders make when handling employee discipline, documentation, workplace complaints and other sensitive employment decisions, and explains when an early conversation with counsel can help reduce legal risk.
Before the Termination Meeting; A 5-Point Legal Checklist for HR
Before terminating an employee, HR should make sure the decision is properly documented and legally sound. Casandra Lanton outlines five important checks involving documentation, protected activity, accommodations, consistent treatment and state-specific termination requirements to help employers identify potential legal risks before the termination meeting.
Employers, Be Careful How You Classify Employees
Paying an employee a salary does not automatically make that employee exempt from overtime. Employers should understand how job duties, classification rules, and changing responsibilities can create unexpected wage-and-hour liability.