The Employer's Legal Advisor
Amacom (Verlag)
978-0-8144-0918-3 (ISBN)
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It has become the bane of every employer’s existence: the dreaded lawsuit from a disgruntled employee. Accusations of discrimination, sexual harassment, and unlawful firing are just a few of the charges that can make managers and HR professionals feel powerless and overwhelmed. The Employer’s Legal Advisor will help employers deal with such challenging situations -- and stop the wasted time, major expense, and low morale a legal action will cause.Renowned attorney Thomas Hanna has more than 40 years of experience representing high-profile businesses and winning hundreds of cases. Now he reveals practical advice for reducing the possibility of a lawsuit and for winning a case if it does go to court. Readers will discover how to:
Investigate problems and learn why they happen.Handle problem employees effectively.Keep thorough documentation during a disciplinary action.Know when and how to work with an attorney.Avoid illegal use of e-mail, video monitoring, and other devices to "snoop" on employees.Be an effective witness if a case comes to trial.
Thomas M. Hanna has practiced labor and employment law for more than 40 years and in 23 states, representing corporate clients ranging from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies.
Contents
Acknowledgments ix
Introduction 1
The Costs of Litigation 2
The Employer’s Need to Act 3
Chapter One. Employment Law at Work 8
The Burden on the Employer 9
If It Can Be Filed, It Will Be Filed 12
Discrimination Cases 13
Defending Your Company 15
Chapter Two. Good Intentions Are Only a Start 19
A Shock to the Client 19
Shielding Yourself from Charges of Discrimination 21
Constructive Discharge and Other Claims 22
Chapter Three. Eliminating Problems Before They Arise 27
Prompt Correction of Employees 27
Employee Reviews of the Company 28
Following Through on Complaints 31
It’s Not Only What You Say But How You Say It 34
Chapter Four. Communications Strategies to Help You
Avoid Legal Woes 38
Maintaining a Presence with Your Employees 38
Publishing a Sexual Harassment Policy 42
Interpreting Employee Behavior 43
Chapter Five. Investigating Problems and Preserving
Evidence 47
Investigations 48
Preserving the Facts 49
Getting It in Their Own Words 52
Confronting the Employee with the Facts 56
Dealing with Difficult Witnesses 59
The Case of the Jerk of a Manager 60
Knowing the Employee’s Excuse 61
Chapter Six. Knowing Why Things Happen Strengthens
Your Case 65
Digging Deep for Why 65
Checking the Record 68
Chapter Seven. Trusting but Verifying 73
Looking for Lies 73
The Power of the Lie 75
Chapter Eight. Advantages and Pitfalls of Electronic
Devices 78
Telephones and Tape Recorders 78
Videocameras and Videotaping 81
E-Mail and Electronic Transmissions 83
Handling Misuse of Company Electronics Through
Monitoring 86
Chapter Nine. Making Your Decision 90
Taking the First Steps 91
``Stale’’ Offenses 93
Zero Tolerance 94
Other Factors to Consider 96
Chapter Ten. Implementing Your Decision 101
Direct Evidence (or the Lack Thereof ) 102
Being Honest with Employees 103
Chapter Eleven. Paperwork and Reality 111
Employee Evaluations 111
Avoiding Haste in Completing Paperwork 114
Writing the Disciplinary Report 115
Chapter Twelve. Unemployment Compensation Claims 118
Providing the Necessary Information 118
Hearsay Testimony 120
Testifying at the Hearing 121
Chapter Thirteen. Problem Employees 125
Alcohol and Drug Use 125
The Attendance Problem 126
Criminal Behavior 128
The Dangerous Employee 130
The Insubordinate Employee 132
The Troublemaker 132
The Thief 134
Chapter Fourteen. Employees with Special Issues 136
The Accident-Prone and Workers Compensation Claimants 136
The Disabled Employee 140
Chapter Fifteen. Things You Should Know 145
Avoiding Do-It-Yourself Employment Law 145
Hiring an Attorney 147
Deciding Whether to Fight or Settle 148
Working with an Attorney 151
How to Be a Good Witness 152
Final Thoughts 162
Summary of Key Employment Laws 165
Glossary of Terms 169
Appendix A. Quick Reference Guide 177
Appendix B. Sample Consent Form for Electronic
Monitoring 181
Appendix C. Sample Rules of Conduct 185
Appendix D. Sample Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy 189
Appendix E. Sample No-Fault Attendance Policy 195
Appendix F. Sample Harassment and Sexual Harassment
Policy 201
Index 205
| Verlagsort | New York |
|---|---|
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 160 x 236 mm |
| Gewicht | 370 g |
| Themenwelt | Recht / Steuern ► Arbeits- / Sozialrecht ► Arbeitsrecht |
| Recht / Steuern ► EU / Internationales Recht | |
| Wirtschaft ► Betriebswirtschaft / Management ► Personalwesen | |
| ISBN-10 | 0-8144-0918-0 / 0814409180 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-8144-0918-3 / 9780814409183 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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