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Employment Law In today's litigious world, employers must be protected from employees who may see a lawsuit as an easier way to may money than working for it. It is certainly common knowledge that even small businesses with just a few employees may face sexual harassment, discrimination or other lawsuits. What's more, if insurance for these types of claims can even be obtained, it is usually prohibitively expensive. While there is no "sure fire" way to prevent an employer from being sued, by following some basic guidelines, small businesses can seriously reduce their risk of being sued. For example, all employers should have standard policies regarding such things as hiring, termination and promotion of employees, vacation and sick time. More importantly, employers should have policies in place to prevent sexual harassment and discrimination. Employers should also be certain these policies are understood by their employees, and that the policies are routinely followed. Perhaps the best protection an employer can use is an employee handbook. Mr. Silver will work with you to design a handbook which is suited to your business, and which affords you the best protection possible. He will also create an acknowledgement form for your employees to sign which indicates they obtained, read and understand the handbook. The cost for the handbook can be as low as $1,200, depending on the nature and size of your business. When compared to the cost of even a single lawsuit, this investment is well worth it. |