Employment litigation and high dollar settlements are on the rise in dealerships. With the past 60 days alone a dealerships Colorado paid over$ 1.5M , an Ohio dealership paid over $80,000 and a dealership in Georgia will pay $140,000 to settle claims of race, age and gender discrimination. Consider taking these four simple steps to ensure your dealership is not next in line to pay a high cost employment litigation settlement.
1) Understand the law and your responsibilities as an employer. KPA offers free webinars on employment law and best practices presented by leading attorneys and HR professionals .
2) Establish legally appropriate policies and training for all employees. Make sure you keep complete and accurate record.
3) Invest in HR Management software to automate and force compliance in the hiring, employee management and termination process.
4) Purchase EPLI (Employment Practices Litigation Insurance) coverage for your dealership.
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