Top 10 Employer Mistakes & How to Avoid Making Them

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Today’s business owners are subject to laws and regulations that are constantly changing on local, state and federal levels. Owners in violation of these laws could face penalties including fines, lawsuits and even the loss of their businesses. This training series aims to help professionals understand which requirements apply to them and the potential consequences of noncompliance. Failing to understand employment laws can expose employers to serious risk. This training session will cover some of the most common mistakes and misconceptions made in the areas of wage and hour laws, discrimination, discipline, recordkeeping and claims and liability. There is no cost for this training, but registration is required. This training  will be held at Baker College in Room S128 of the Technology Building.   Daniel B. Tukel is a shareholder practicing in Butzel Long’s Detroit office and serves as Chair of the firm’s Labor and Employment Law Department. He is an honors graduate of the University of Michigan Law School (J.D., cum laude, 1982), and also received his undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan (A.B. with high honors and high distinction, 1979). Mr. Tukel’s practice is devoted to representing both public and private employers in state and federal discrimination and wrongful discharge litigation, as well as traditional labor matters such as collective bargaining and union organizational drives. He regularly counsels employers in all aspects of labor and employment law, in statutory compliance and in creating, implementing and administering employee handbooks and other personnel policies and practices.