George starts monthly column on Hiring Center ; starts with Tips for Avoiding Legal Trouble with Employees
Starting today, I will be writing a monthly column for a new site jointly produced by Inc.com and Fast Company and sponsored by monster.com.
The new site is:
Today’s column is:
“Top Tips for Avoiding Legal Trouble with Employees.”
Synopsis:
Being aware of the legal aspects of the hiring process is important, but an underlying knowledge of general employment law is a necessary foundation. Here are the key things to keep in mind when working with existing — and potential — employees.
Key points covered:
Educate yourself on employment law basicsKnow what you don’t know
Establish fair and open channels for employee concerns, complaints, and suggestions
Be consistent, yet flexible
Generally apply progressive discipline principles, tempered by sound discretion
Consider how your actions will appear to a jury, as well as to a judge
Always consider the big picture
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