This webinar addresses the critical role of documentation in protecting employers from litigation and ensuring compliance with federal and state laws. Incorrect or inadequate documentation can expose organizations to legal liabilities, including allegations of discrimination and wrongful termination. Participants will learn essential strategies for creating robust documentation that withstands legal scrutiny and supports sound employment decisions.
Areas Covered During the Session:
• What documents should be included in personnel files and what should be excluded
• Determining the optimal number of personnel files per employee
• Dispelling myths and clarifying facts about written documentation practices
• Challenges and complexities of documenting employee relations issues
• Elements of effective documentation in performance management
• Essential policies and procedures in Employee Handbooks supporting disciplinary actions
• Key considerations when documenting negative behavior and incidents
• Best practices for including multiple incidents in employee write-ups
• Procedures for addressing employee rebuttals or explanations during documentation
• Guidelines and templates for establishing Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs)
• Enhancing supervisor skills in writing effective corrective actions
• Crafting written warnings and disciplinary actions that withstand legal scrutiny
• Consequences of inadequate documentation on organizational fines and penalties
• Dos and don’ts of documentation practices
• Importance of Employee Handbooks and consistency in tracking behaviors
Target Audience:
• All Employers
• Business Owners
• Company Leadership
• Compliance Professionals
• HR Professionals
• Managers/Supervisors
• Employers in all industries
