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I was having lunch with a prominant attorney who specializes in employment law last week and he gave me a secret on how to reduce your liability by 95%.  You see, he deals with employers who are getting sued by current or former employees and he wants to see good companies protect themselves.  I do too.  So what was his suggestion?

You might be thinking... "I know!  Companies need to have an Employee Manual!".  That is true, but it isn't the golden key to reducing your liability.  Insurance?  No.  Documentation?  No. 

If you want to reduce your liability, simply treat your employees well. 

We not just talking about pay and benefits here.  We (and keep in mind that "we" means the lawyer and I) are talking about treating your employees with respect.  We want you to be fair to your people.  We want you to be nice. 

Of course, I don't think my lawyer friend was talking about kissing your employee's shoes every time they walk by.  In fact, this can have the opposite of the intended effect.  We are talking about forming a professional, fair, honest, and open relationship with your people.  People generally don't sue people they respect. 

So there you are... you now know the secret.  Treating your employees with respect will reduce your liability.  It will also increase your profits, productivity, and passion... but those are for other articles. 

Oh yeah... and you should go ahead and get that Employee Manual as well!