Risk Management USA

RISK MANAGEMENT USA OVERVIEW

The Risk Management module covers six of the most common areas where small to medium sized businesses often find themselves at risk:

1. Federal and state labor laws
2. Termination management
3. Privacy legislation
4. Union free strategies
5. Safety and Health
6. Human rights

Risk management is a complicated area and TwoGreySuits recommends that you seek the advice of legal counsel.

Quick links to Risk Management FAQs

• What is meant by the term "Risk Management"?
• Is it just easier to call a lawyer on all this?
• How do I become compliant without getting lawyers involved?
• How do I terminate an employee?
• What are valid reasons for termination?
• What do I say to someone to terminate their employment?
• What do I have to pay in terms of notice or termination pay?
• How can I avoid paying severance pay?
• Can I be sued for terminating someone without a good reason?
• What if I give generous severance pay and the person refuses to sign the release form?
• Can a person sue the company even after they have signed a legal release form?
• What is meant by constructive dismissal?
• If someone is not working out, why can't I just fire them right on the spot?
• If an employee is frequently ill for legitimate reasons, can I terminate their employment?
• I have an employee who has to stay home every time their child is sick. How much of this does an employer have to put up with?
• Is it possible to fire someone for being late for work?
• How do I keep my company union free?
• What are my obligations under Health and Safety legislation?
• There are picketers outside my office preventing me from coming in, what can I do about this?
• What is the chance of my company being audited by a government agency for things like equal opportunity employment, pay equity, employment equity, age discrimination and fair labour practices?
• One of my employees is asking other employees to sign union cards. What can I do about this?
• A union is handing out literature and misleading information to employees as they drive into the parking lot. What can I do about this?
• Our employees claim they are being harassed by union organizers. Can I do anything about this?
• As an employer, how do I challenge some of the outrageous claims being made by the union organizer?
• What latitude do I have as an employer in changing the hours of work for everyone?
• We have decided to move our business 30 miles away and some employees are asking for severance pay instead of moving with us. What should I do?
• An excellent employee in terms of job performance was just caught stealing or lying. I really can't afford to lose their services right now. How should I handle this?
• Is it legal to install cameras to monitor time and attendance?
• In public companies, what do they mean when they tell you that you are an "insider" and that you cannot purchase shares of the company?
• What is Privacy legislation all about? Do I need to be concerned about this?
• What are basic Human rights as defined in the Human Rights Act?