By: Earth Shah, Esq.
If you are an employer, especially in California, you are likely familiar with headlines about flurry of lawsuits and might fear that your company is next. Employee dissatisfaction can lead to lawsuits – and an expensive headache for you. In California and other employee friendly states, you don’t want to be sued by your employee because even if you win, you will lose. You lose productivity, valuable time, money, maybe suffer reputational damage within industry, and invariably your employee morale.
Much like other uncertainties of life, there is no way to guarantee that your organization will avoid lawsuit but there are some preventive steps you can take to minimize your chances of getting sued. Studies suggests that employees who are motivated are happier and more productive and less likely to sue for any perceived or actual harm they suffer. Here are some ways to keep your employees happy:
While following the best practices might not insulate your organization from an employee lawsuit, it will minimize chances. And if your organization does get sued, we at Chugh, LLP are here to help.
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