- 1. Managers [email protected]
August 13, 2009
- 2. Top Reasons Employers Get Sued
- 3. NUMBER 1
Failing to model respectful behavior
Ensure that others do too
- 4. NUMBER 2
Risky Pre-Employment Questions
Failing to manage the perception
Disparate Impact
- 5. NUMBER 3
Failing to understand the true role of a manager of people
Goal setting/Expectations
Hold employees accountable
Constant communication
- 6. NUMBER 4
Not providing honest, timely feedback
Avoiding confrontation
Dishonest evaluations
Using Layoff for a Performance Problem
- 7. NUMBER 5
Not referring to the handbook
Clocking out for breaks
Raising concerns
Preserving employment-at-will rights
- 8. NUMBER 6
Not asking for advice
Rash disciplinary decisions
Firing on the spot
- 9. NUMBER 7
Not reporting time accurately
Exempt/Non-Exempt status
Volunteer work
Deductions without authorizations
- 10. NUMBER 8
Leave requests and Medical decisions
the "Bermuda Triangle" of FMLA, ADA, and workers'
compensation
- 11. NUMBER 9
Not writing and keeping accurate, complete documentation
- 12. NUMBER 10
Retaliating against employees
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