Employment Policies, Employee Handbooks, and Other Tools to Minimize the Risk to Employers
Employment Law Attorney - San Diego - Southern California
An employment handbook is the foundation of your relationship with your employees, but it is also the foundation of a risk reduction strategy for employers who want to avoid employment-related litigation. A comprehensive employment policy manual will:
- Set company expectations for conduct and job performance
- Explain the consequences of violating those expectations
- Provide guidance on issues such as leave from work, privacy issues, fraternization, drug and alcohol use and testing, reporting practices, and wage and hour questions, among other topics.
Most critically, a comprehensive employment handbook protects the company from litigation and administrative hearings by clarifying employment policies for workers and managers.
At the Garcia Law Firm, we work with small and medium-sized businesses in San Diego County, Orange County, Riverside County, and Imperial County to help them avoid legal problems and potential employment lawsuits. If your company is seeking legal guidance on risk-reduction steps you can take, contact our San Diego employment law office.
Do you have an employment handbook already? Local, state, and federal employment laws do change with time. If your employment policies handbook is more than a few years old, it's wise to have it reviewed to ensure it's up-to-date and complies with any recent changes in the law.
Comprehensive Risk Reduction Consultation
In addition to developing and/or updating employee handbooks, the Garcia Law Firm provides employment law training to Human Relations (HR) officers, management, and front-line supervisors in such issues as harassment and discrimination, compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Family Medical Leave Act, and hiring and disciplinary actions.
Take action now to ensure your company’s hiring, management, and termination practices are sound. Contact the employment lawyer at the Garcia Law Firm to schedule a consultation.
