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Clear discipline policies protect employers

On Behalf of Warren Gammill & Associates, P.L. | Feb 19, 2015 | Business Torts

Running a business has many challenges. One of the principal challenges is keeping employees happy, while still making sure their behavior is in accordance with company standards. Should a worker in some way violate company rules, they may have to face some form of discipline. The situation could even call for that worker to be terminated. But a terminated employee may become so agitated that they file a malicious lawsuit as a response.

While the issuing of discipline is never pleasant, it is sometimes necessary. First, it is important that employees understand and learn from their mistakes. Secondly, it is vital for company morale that all employees see that no single co-worker is being granted special privileges.

But in order for disciplinary actions to be as effective as possible, it is important that a clear set of policies is in place. By having rules that are transparent and understandable, employees will be better able to modify their behavior to suit the needs of the company.

Another important aspect of having a concise discipline policy is that it can help protect you from employee lawsuits. Should you have to terminate an employee, it will be more difficult for them to win a lawsuit if you can demonstrate that their behavior was a breach of an established and communicated policy.

Regardless of how clearly you stipulate your company’s policies, you still may find yourself having to contend with a lawsuit brought by a disgruntled employee that is malicious in its intent and even libelous in its accusations. If such a lawsuit is not properly responded to, you could suffer economic losses due to having to pay a settlement.

Should this ever happen, a Florida business attorney could be of service. The attorney could look at your policies and the circumstances of the discipline you had to impose. This information could be helpful in the preparation of a legal defense.

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