In 2008 the number of employment discrimination charges rose by 15% over the previous year. HR and Legal experts agree that if the past economic downturn is any guide, the current wave of layoffs, downsizings and economic turmoil will lead to even more employment discrimination, wage, hour and retaliation charges in 2009.

With unemployment approaching 10%, employees job security confidence is at its lowest point in years. Less employee loyalty leads to employees feeling unjustly treated. These unhappy employees are more inclined to seek damages from their employer through outside agencies like the EEOC and Department of Wage and Hour.

Is Your Company at Risk?

Here are the facts that may put your company at risk for charges of unfair employment practices:

According to a survey of over 10,000 workers, 60% of today’s workforce says they either didn’t receive an increase in pay last year or received less than a 2% increase.
In an effort to control costs, companies have reduced severance benefits for laid off employees.  Employees who remain are more inclined to take a “get what’s coming to me” attitude when it comes to resolving disputes with their employer.
Pending legislation such as The Employee Free Choice Act will drive more workers to seek protection through unionization.

You wouldn’t think of risking an IRS audit by not having an accountant for your business so why would you trust your people issues to a “gut feeling” or even worse, pay an outrageous fee to an attorney every time you make need to resolve an employee issue. HR Solutions, LLC can manage your human resource needs by serving as your trusted HR advisor. We provide consulting and outsourcing services to:

Small and mid size companies
Business owners who want affordable and practical HR advice to avoid expensive, problematic employee issues
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