4 Common Employment Law Errors Employers Make

Employment law can be complex with language that a business owner may not fully understand. However, violating employment laws can prove expensive, even in cases of unintentional mistakes.

Here is a quick look at the common employment laws errors and violations, and how you can avoid them.

Errors in employee classification

You may be unaware of the differences between various types of employees for example independent contractors and employees. Or you may not know which classification suits a specific employee.

However, these differences are extremely significant from the perspective of employee law, taxation and other regulations. For example, employers may not need to pay benefits for independent contractors, but you may incur heavy penalties for misclassifying an employee as an independent contractor. Consult an experienced employment lawyer to help you determine if you wish to check whether yourworker classification meets federal and state laws.

Errors in Employee Handbook Implementation

An employee serves as a formal document and a reference pointfor a company’s expectations for performance, employee benefits, and the employer – employee relationship. Your employee handbook can protect your businesses from legal liability and prove compliance with labor laws.

It is vital to have all your employees read the employee handbook and submit an acknowledgment that they understand the policies and are willing to comply with them. Your own company is also responsible for following your own policies and employee benefits.

The language choice of your employee handbook is also important. An employment lawyer can help you create an employee handbook with the appropriate language to protect your company, as well as your employees, in compliance with both state and federal regulations.

Errors in Break Times

Break times allow your employees to eat, restand refocus. Not handling employee break times properly can lead to an employment lawsuit. You should know Federal and State laws about requirements for meal and rest breaks, and implement them. Your attorney can help you develop a legally correct and fair break policy. This should be properly communicated to your employees and maintain records of break times taken by employees.

Errors in Handling Complaints

Employee complaints should be addressed seriously. Employers who do not respond appropriately to any complaints, such as those about harassment and discrimination, may be vulnerable to a lawsuit. It is critical to take necessary measures to document complaints, investigate, and take corrective action. Taking retaliatory action against employees who file complaints is illegal.

To learn more, consult one of the leading workplace discrimination, employment and harassment lawyers in Phoenix, AZ at Chahbazi Law PLLC or call 602-282-5868 Now! Attorney Meenoo Chahbazi uses her extensive experience and passion for employment equality to represent Arizona employees in a wide range of employment matters.

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