News

Maintaining complete, clear records is one of HR’s most critical responsibilities.

Too many HR files consist of fat folders, organized one per employee, with the most recent documentation at the front and everything dating back to Day One behind it.

Your best defense against a lawsuit claiming you wrongly fired a poor worker is solid documentation of deficient performance.

Here’s how to fix common I-9 document problems.

Courts generally honor employer decisions that seem to have been made in good faith.

An investigations toolkit serves two important purposes.

Document every step when you investigate suspected wrongdoing.

Require supervisors to preserve all evidence involving recommended discipline including video recordings.

Create a workplace harassment reporting system and and act on compaints to defend against harassment claims.

Employers are legally obligated to promply investigate employee complaints.