White Plains Employment And Commercial Law Blog

Whether you own or operate a small or large business, the one thing that any employer has to address is what type of employees they will hire. Whether that means developing an employee manual or navigating issues that occur in the workplace, it is vital for employers to understand how best to handle these matters to ensure their rights are protected, as well as the rights of their employees.

The success of a business is based on how it runs. Employees are vital to a smooth operation, and it can take a lot to get employees, departments and divisions to work collaboratively and efficiently. Employers need to make sure the needs of everyone are addressed, and, if issues arise, have a mechanism to resolve them.

A workplace can be many things to an employee in New York and elsewhere. It can be enjoyable, a safe haven, exciting and even a dream come true. A job is a positive in our lives; however, for some employees, it can be filled with negative events and encounters. Not everyone is treated fairly and appropriately. But, employees have the ability to stand up and take action against this mistreatment.

According to recent reports, 21st Century Fox has settled nearly 20 workplace discrimination claims over the past few years. These lawsuits involved racial and gender discrimination lawsuits with 18 of Fox's current and former employees. The settlements that were reached in these claims totaled to around $10 million.

When you start a company, you likely do not think about the downsides or struggles you might face if things do not go right. For most companies, relationships with other businesses are vital. This means taking the time to work out deals, negotiate terms and memorialize this agreement in writing. While this helps to ensure that these terms are followed and continually met, this does not mean breaches cannot happen. When a dispute arises, businesses need to determine the best route to resolve them. For some, this means going through arbitration.

For tech companies, the idea of going through litigation for high-stake matters meant facing the high costs associated with this matter. Disputes arising within and among tech companies carry a high price tag, often costing these companies millions of dollars. What made matters even worse was the fact that judges and juries without specific expertise on these tech matters were making decisions that were often unpredictable and tenuous.

No work environment is perfect and no business runs perfect and smoothly. Thus, employers are constantly faced with many issues when it comes to running a business and keeping employees happy and safe. This often means revisiting policies that outline the practices in the work environment. This can be a detailed and complex process, often requiring assistance and guidance along the way.

At Mitchell, Pollack & Associates, PLLC, our law firm is focused on helping businesses in the Tarrytown area address any employment law issues that might come their way. Businesses establish work policies for various reasons, one of them being to protect an employer from litigation. While taking these steps could help guard against liability is some instances, this is not always the case.