Thomas M. Hanna
It has become the bane of every employer's existence: the dreaded lawsuit from a disgruntled employee. Accusations of discrimination, sexual harassment, and unlawful firing are just a few of the charges that can make managers and HR professionals feel powerless and overwhelmed. ,The Employer's Legal Advisor, will help employers deal with such challenging situations -- and stop the wasted time, major expense, and low morale a legal action will cause.,Renowned attorney Thomas Hanna has more than 40 years of experience representing high-profile businesses and winning hundreds of cases. Now he reveals practical advice for reducing the possibility of a lawsuit and for winning a case if it does go to court. Readers will discover how to:,* Investigate problems and learn why they happen.,* Handle problem employees effectively.,* Keep thorough documentation during a disciplinary action.,* Know when and how to work with an attorney.,* Avoid illegal use of e-mail, video monitoring, and other devices to "snoop" on employees.,* Be an effective witness if a case comes to trial.
The Employer's Legal Advisor