10 TIPS FOR AVOIDING COSTLY LAWSUITS

Presentation By: Betty McHale, MS, SPHROwner: Workplace Solutions LLC, Instructor: HR Certification Course, KVCTC

304-562-3333 (office), 304-561-7009 (cell)www.workplacesolutionswv.com

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TIP #11. PERFORM AN

ORGANIZATIONAL RISK ASSESSMENT.- Operations/Production- Personnel- Compliance- Safety/Health- Environmental- Security of systems- Business Continuity- Disaster Recovery

Module 6, SHRM Learning System

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TIP #22. COMMUNICATE

POLICIES AND WORK RULES.

- Employee handbook

- Employee meetings

- Intranet

- Bulletin Boards

- Training sessions All Modules- SHRM Learning System

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TIP #3

3. TREAT EMPLOYEES FAIRLY AND CONSISTENTLY.- Policies/Work Rules- Discipline- Coaching- Assignments- Promotions- Hiring/Selection- Terminations

Modules 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6, SHRM Learning System

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TIP #4

4. COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL/STATE LAWS AND REGULATIONS.

- Safety

- Employment

- Environmental

- Industry specific

- National Labor Relations Modules 2-6, SHRM

Learning System

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TIP #5

5. ENSURE YOU HAVE WELL WRITTEN JOB DESCRIPTIONS.

- Competencies

- Clarity

- KSAs

- Essential Functions and/or Primary Duties

- Physical Conditions

Module 2, SHRM Learning System

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TIP #6

6. PERFORM THOROUGH BACKGROUND CHECKS.

Note: Some laws require criminal background checks. Module 2, SHRM

Learning System

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TIP #7

7. REVIEW BENEFITS & COMPENSATION FOR INEQUITIES.

- Males/Females

- Equal Work

- Other EEO categories

Module 4, SHRM Learning System

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TIP #88. TRAIN MANAGERS

AND SUPERVISORS HOW TO EVALUATE and TREAT EMPLOYEES FAIRLY.- Coaching- Disciplining- Providing instructions- Terminations- Training- Hiring/Selection

Modules 3 & 5- SHRM Learning

System

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TIP #9

9. PROVIDE TOOLS AND RESOURCES NECESSARY TO PERFORM JOB SUCCESSFULLY and SAFELY; KEEP SKILLS UPDATED.

Modules 2, 3 & 4-SHRM Learning

System

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TIP #10

10.HAVE A COMPLAINT RESOLUTION AND/OR A GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE IN PLACE TO RESOLVE PERSONNEL ISSUES.

Module 5- SHRM Learning System

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RESOURCES

• Betty McHale, Owner, Workplace Solutions LLC, 28 years of experience in Business Administration and HR.

• SHRM Learning System Modules 1-6, 2010 edition.

• For more information about the SHRM Learning System, log on to www.workplacesolutionswv.com, or www.shrm.org. Workplace Solutions provides in-house training for your HR Department/Managers on the SHRM Learning System.

Workplace Solutions LLC

Workplace Solutions Can Help!

• Perform a HR Audit• Assist in creating a strategic HR plan• Implement programs to save money and

resources and eliminate possibility of lawsuits.• Ensure your managers are trained.• One on one coaching for managers weak in HR

skills.

Call us today to obtain more information at 304-562-3333 (office), 304-561-7009 (cell).