4 Employer Mistakes That

Could Mean a Court Date…and tips to avoid them in the first

place

1:Failing to Document Performance Issues

• Arbitrators, judges and juries will believe one document over 10 witnesses.

• Documentation doesn’t have to be formal or perfectly written

• Documentation does have to be understandable, contemporaneous, and dated.

2:Failing to have effective policies and preventative measures

In today’s environment, the best way to limit your exposure to employment claims is to have policies on:• workplace harassment• special leave and• standards of conduct

They’re critical. Get legal advice.

3:Failing to provide accurate and honest performance evaluations

Sham appraisals are not going to cut it in the end. Make sure all performance evaluations are:• Real• Documented properly

4:Failing to explain a termination decision

If you are afraid to tell employees why they’re being terminated you could face legal action.

Tell the employee the truth and be prepared to back yourself in a tribunal.