This document outlines basic principles for avoiding legal conflicts with employees. It advises employers to treat workers with respect, avoid embarrassing employees in front of others, be available to address employee concerns, value employee suggestions, and avoid discrimination. Following these simple but fundamental principles can help employers avoid costly legal problems and protect their company's reputation.
2. As an employer, even if you are committed to
complying with employment directives, you can
still run the risk of going through some legal
problems.
3. Some legal firms, for example, assert that any
employer needs to always be prepared for any
eventualities. Some of these problems can lead to
expenses, negotiations, court appearances, or
worse, tend to tarnish your establishment's
reputation.
4. Some legal firms, for example, assert that any
employer needs to always be prepared for any
eventualities. Some of these problems can lead to
expenses, negotiations, court appearances, or
worse, tend to tarnish your establishment's
reputation.
5. Some legal firms, for example, assert that any
employer needs to always be prepared for any
eventualities. Some of these problems can lead to
expenses, negotiations, court appearances, or
worse, tend to tarnish your establishment's
reputation.
6. TREAT YOUR WORKERS WITH RESPECT
Respect is one of the most important things that
can make anyone feel that he is valued. If you
treat your employees with respect and kindness,
they will also respect the management in return.
And if they have a problem, this respect will
prompt them to bring the matter to your
attention instead of bringing them elsewhere.
7. DO NOT EMBARRASS YOUR EMPLOYEES IN THE
PRESENCE OF OTHER PEOPLE
Even little children in your family get resentful if
you embarrass them in public. If you have a
concern for a particular employee, your best move
would be to get his attention and talk to him one-
on- private any one. This will make him feel that
you value him as an employee. You should make
personal information your worker discloses to
you. You shouldn't break his trust.
8. BE AVAILABLE FOR YOUR EMPLOYEES
ESPECIALLY WHEN NECESSARY
Whether you like it or not, as an employer, you
are responsible for your employees' morale and
well-being. You should be available for your
employees when they feel they are not happy
with certain management decisions. Employees
should be made to understand management
prerogatives and goals. Otherwise, they can
become legal issues.
9. VALUE YOUR EMPLOYEES' SUGGESTIONS
AND LET THEM KNOW IT
No one knows the job better than the person who
handles it every day. Your employees'
suggestions deserve attention when it comes to
their job, safety, and general welfare. You should
value them and try to implement good ones.
10. AVOID DISCRIMINATION IN THE
COMPANY
Senseless discrimination is one of the major
causes of employee low-morale. You need to be
consistent with the way you treat your workers to
avoid problems of this nature.
According to Lina Franco these principles are
simple and fundamental, but they can help to
keep you away from legal problems that might
cost you millions and countless sleepless nights.