An employer's nightmare? Problem employees, of course. But in today's world, many business owners, supervisors and managers often want to work effectively with difficult employees rather than fire them -- and Dealing With Problem Employees shows them how. This book combines the practical and legal information employers need. Providing a plain-English overview of employment law, Dealing With Problem Employees also shows readers how to: 
head off potential problems and conflicts 
recognize who is and isn't a problem employee 
evaluate the circumstances 
investigate problems and complaints 
conduct performance evaluations 
apply progressive discipline 
suspend employees, if necessary 
terminate employment 
deal with the results of termination 
handle severances and references 
avoid legal trouble Whether employers need to handle situations as they crop up, or want to implement policies and procedures to make the workplace problem-free, they'll find everything they need in this one-of-a-kind book. Provides sample policies, forms, checklists and statutes for every state. NOTE: This book does not cover hiring or layoffs. For more information on these topics, see The Employer's Legal Handbook, published by Nolo.

Dealing With Problem Employees: A Legal Guide (Dealing With Problem Employees, 1st ed)

Amy DelPo

Business

Nolo Press

An employer's nightmare? Problem employees, of course. But in today's world, many business owners, supervisors and managers often want to work effectively with difficult employees rather than fire them -- and Dealing With Problem Employees shows them how. 
This book combines the practical and legal information employers need. Providing a plain-English overview of employment law, Dealing With Problem Employees also shows readers how to: 
*head off potential problems and conflicts *recognize who is and isn't a problem employee *evaluate the circumstances *investigate problems and complaints *conduct performance evaluations *apply progressive discipline *suspend employees, if necessary *terminate employment *deal with the results of termination *handle severances and references *avoid legal trouble 
The 2nd edition is completely updated to reflect the latest employment laws in every state. It includes a new chapter on how to avoid hiring problem employees in the first place, and provides sample policies to help give you a trouble-free workplace. NOTE: This book does not cover hiring or layoffs. For more information on these topics, see The Employer's Legal Handbook, published by Nolo.

Dealing With Problem Employees: A Legal Guide

Business & Money

Business Development & Entrepreneurship

Nolo

Everything you need to conduct legally safe employee evaluations. 
The Performance Appraisal Handbook is a must-read for every manager, whether you're writing a performance review for the first time or the hundredth. It's packed with the information and tools you need to make your company's appraisal process work better for everyone. 
Find out how to: 
*motivate your staff to perform better 
*help employees develop and grow 
*identify poor performers and help them get on track 
*avoid common legal traps and problems 
*increase employee morale 
*foster good communication 
*lay the groundwork to safely fire poor performers who fail to improve 
Written by a best-selling employment-law attorney and reviewed by an expert advisory board, this hands-on guide provides you with a unique combination of practical and legal information -- in easy-to-read, jargon-free English. You'll also find checklists, sample forms, sample policies and step-by-step instructions for getting the job done. 
List of Forms Checklist: Avoiding Legal Trouble Checklist: Identifying Job Requirements Checklist: Preparing an Employee for Goal Setting Checklist: Identifying Goals Checklist: Writing Performance Objectives Checklist: Documenting Performance Checklist: Information to Gather for a Performance Appraisal Checklist: Assessing Performance Checklist: Common Performance Appraisal Errors Checklist: Rules for Effective Discipline Form: Performance Log Form: Kudos to You Form: Tickler for You Form: Performance Evaluation

The Performance Appraisal Handbook : Legal & Practical Rules for Managers

Federal Employment Laws: A Desk Reference

Lisa Guerin

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