Waiters and Waitresses view tips as part of their salary, and not as a bonus for work well done. In some businesses, managers and salaried employees partake in these tips, which can lead the business owners straight into court.
Despite widespread attention on the issues of tip pooling, Continue reading “When Tips Can Become a Ticket to Court” »
In 2009, 36% of claims filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission were by employees who claimed that their employers unlawfully retaliated against them.
Though letting go of an incompetent employee should be an easy, logical decision, companies feel the risk of their actions in the form of potential lawsuits.
Former employees can file lawsuits against an employer based on discrimination, sexual harassment, workplace torts, retaliatory treatment and other wrongful employment decisions. These negative actions may not have actually existed, but still, your company may receive Continue reading “The Risks of Firing the Incompetent” »
All too often, there is a direct correlation between business conditions and employee litigation.
Just as management may be downsizing to reduce overhead and keep the company competitive, terminated employees–no matter how honorably they may have been treated–often file claims and initiate lawsuits for everything from sexual harassment to age and racial discrimination.
To make matters worse, defending even baseless suits can cost companies tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars. In other words, the downsizing can backfire on you. Continue reading “Building The Corporate Firewall” »
