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... policies and procedures not getting communicated to the employee, inconsistent hiring and discipline practices, or the employer simply not knowing what the law requires. When employees or applicants have a dispute or complaint regarding their employment, they need to understand that procedures are in place to resolve those problems. Without an internal means of resolution, many employees will seek assistance outside the organization, and often that means an attorney. A well-designed employee handbook can be an effective tool in avoiding these all too common pitfalls. As a minimum, handbooks should include the following: The handbook should be non-discriminatory. The handbook should be prepared and reviewed by a knowledgeable labor-law professional. The handbook should be clear and understandable. The handbook should be translated or explained in the employee's native language. The handbook should be distributed to ... Wage and hour investigations Fringe benefit claims Increased unemployment, disability and Workers Compensation claims Unintended violations of Federal and state leave-of-absence laws Human resource professionals have known for years that communication of the employer's rules, policies, and procedures to the employees, as well as an early intervention in employment disputes or complaints, are effective in limiting both the frequency and severity of suits. Now employment practices liability insurance (EPLI) can augment these traditional preventive tactics. Combined with insurance, loss prevention, post-incident investigation, and thorough follow-up can act to form a three-legged stool of protection against employment-related claims. Here are a few tips to consider when developing your own defensive strategies. LEG ONE: PREVENTION TECHNIQUES While the incidence of employment-related claims has increased dramatically in recent years, one encouraging aspect regarding such claims is that ...

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