May 1998
The Director - Features
Walking the Regulatory Tightrope Avoiding costly legal mistakes in hiring, managing and firing...
Walking the Regulatory Tightrope—Avoiding costly legal mistakes in hiring, managing and firing employees
If you're a long-time employer, you may have noticed that the hiring process has grown increasingly complicated. Hiring just one unqualified employee can have a negative effect on productivity, profitability and morale. While there is no way to completely prevent employee-related legal problems, business owners can minimize their legal and financial risk by complying with federal and state regulations.
Walking the Regulatory Tightrope—Avoiding costly legal mistakes in hiring, managing and firing employees, by Michael Sullivan, offers useful advice on how to safeguard your business from costly employer mistakes by following a few common-sense steps.
Sullivan is director of business management for New England Business Service Inc. (NEBS).
