1. 10 TIPS FOR AVOIDING COSTLY LAWSUITS Presentation By: Betty McHale, MS, SPHR Owner: Workplace Solutions LLC, Instructor: HR Certification Course, KVCTC 304-562-3333 (office), 304-561-7009 (cell) www.workplacesolutionswv.com ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

2. Workplace Solutions LLC TIP #1 1.PERFORM AN ORGANIZATIONAL RISK ASSESSMENT. - Operations/Production - Personnel - Compliance - Safety/Health - Environmental - Security of systems - Business Continuity - Disaster Recovery Module 6, SHRM Learning System

3. Workplace Solutions LLC TIP #2 2.COMMUNICATE POLICIES AND WORK RULES. - Employee handbook - Employee meetings - Intranet - Bulletin Boards - Training sessions All Modules- SHRM Learning System

4. Workplace Solutions LLC TIP #3 3.TREAT EMPLOYEES FAIRLY AND CONSISTENTLY. - Policies/Work Rules - Discipline - Coaching - Assignments - Promotions - Hiring/Selection - Terminations Modules 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6, SHRM Learning System

5. Workplace Solutions LLC TIP #4 4.COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL/STATE LAWS AND REGULATIONS. - Safety - Employment - Environmental - Industry specific - National Labor Relations Modules 2-6, SHRM Learning System

6. Workplace Solutions LLC TIP #5 5.ENSURE YOU HAVE WELL WRITTEN JOB DESCRIPTIONS. - Competencies - Clarity - KSAs - Essential Functions and/or Primary Duties - Physical Conditions Module 2, SHRM Learning System

7. Workplace Solutions LLC TIP #6 6.PERFORM THOROUGH BACKGROUND CHECKS. Note: Some laws require criminal background checks. Module 2, SHRM Learning System

8. Workplace Solutions LLC TIP #7 7.REVIEW BENEFITS & COMPENSATION FOR INEQUITIES. - Males/Females - Equal Work - Other EEO categories Module 4, SHRM Learning System

9. Workplace Solutions LLC TIP #8 8.TRAIN MANAGERS AND SUPERVISORS HOW TO EVALUATE and TREAT EMPLOYEES FAIRLY. - Coaching - Disciplining - Providing instructions - Terminations - Training - Hiring/Selection Modules 3 & 5- SHRM Learning System

10. Workplace Solutions LLC TIP #9 9.PROVIDE TOOLS AND RESOURCES NECESSARY TO PERFORM JOB SUCCESSFULLY and SAFELY; KEEP SKILLS UPDATED. Modules 2, 3 & 4- SHRM Learning System

11. Workplace Solutions LLC TIP #10 10.HAVE A COMPLAINT RESOLUTION AND/OR A GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE IN PLACE TO RESOLVE PERSONNEL ISSUES. Module 5- SHRM Learning System

12. Workplace Solutions LLC RESOURCES Betty McHale, Owner, Workplace Solutions LLC, 28 years of experience in Business Administration and HR. SHRM Learning System Modules 1-6, 2010 edition. For more information about the SHRM Learning System, log on to www.workplacesolutionswv.com, or www.shrm.org. Workplace Solutions provides in-house training for your HR Department/Managers on the SHRM Learning System.www.workplacesolutionswv.com www.shrm.org

13. Workplace Solutions LLC Workplace Solutions Can Help! Perform a HR Audit Assist in creating a strategic HR plan Implement programs to save money and resources and eliminate possibility of lawsuits. Ensure your managers are trained. One on one coaching for managers weak in HR skills. Call us today to obtain more information at 304- 562-3333 (office), 304-561-7009 (cell).