Employers: Stop Litigation by Prevention
Are you ready to deal with the DFEH, EEOC or Labor Commission? Can you afford a punitive damages verdict that your business insurance will not cover? Here are just a few actions prudent employers take to reduce their exposure to costly employment disputes:
- Periodically update personnel policies, forms and practices to fully integrate your status as an "at-will" employer.
- Learn how to hire the best people for your business.
- Communicate a strong policy against unlawful harassment, and establish investigation procedures in compliance with state and federal EEO agency guidelines.
- Establish personnel policies that can protect your business against allegations of unlawful employment discrimination.
- Effectively deal with drug and alcohol possession, use and abuse.
- Assure that employee discipline is appropriate and properly administered and that employee misconduct is neither tolerated nor ignored.
- Establish leave of absence policies in compliance with the FMLA and CFRA.
- Create legally sound pay plans for all salaried, hourly and incentive paid employees to avoid costly wage disputes, back pay assessments and related penalties.
- Draft attendance, leave of absence and related policies and procedures to reduce the cost of workers' compensation claims and other charges.
- Assure that key management personnel are trained and competent to handle personnel matters.
If you or someone you know in Orange, Los Angeles, San Diego, Riverside or San Bernardino counties, or anywhere in Southern California, needs the assistance of an experienced Tustin Employment Attorney, call the Scurrah Law Group today at 866-716-2734, or complete the contact form provided on this site to schedule your free consultation.
