7 ways to avoid employees from hell
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Bill Demeza, a partner at the Holland & Knight law firm, specializes in defending companies from employee lawsuits. Roxanne Davis, principal of Davis Gavsie in Los Angeles, represents employees. Here are their suggestions for avoiding the courtroom.
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- Know the laws – The latest federal employment regulations can be found at the Web sites of the Department of Labor, EEOC and OSHA. Local regs are trickier to track, as each state has different regulatory agencies. Most employment lawyers offer pamphlets that describe the pertinent requirements.
- Have a handbook – It’s probably last on your priority list, but an employee handbook establishes that you treat all employees consistently and don’t single anyone out.
- Don’t use contracts – Employment contracts can hamper your ability to fire an employee. If a contract states that you will employ someone for two years, you can’t let him go after six months.
- Keep written records – Think “evidence.” Have managers document conversations and evaluations immediately, even if it’s just jotting a (professionally worded) note for the files.
- Don’t move the aggrieved - Don’t assume that your problems will be solved by transferring an employee to another position. He may not consider the new job to be equivalent and could charge retaliation.
- Hire well - Even the lowest-level prospect – the kind who is typically hired quickly – should be thoroughly vetted by at least two interviewers. Check references.
- Be proactive - Even the smallest personnel issue should be addressed immediately. Any delay will give a potential employee from hell the time to stockpile ammunition for a lawsuit.
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