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Employment Law Survival Guide for Business Owners | 871

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Dave Lorenzo sits down with employment law expert Susan Lorenc to break down the legal landmines every business owner needs to avoid when managing employees. Whether you’re running a startup or managing a growing enterprise, this is a masterclass in staying compliant, avoiding lawsuits, and building a healthy, productive workplace.

Susan shares clear, practical advice on everything from handbooks to harassment claims, remote work risks, classification confusion, and the fine print of background checks. This is not theoretical legal talk. These are real-world solutions to real problems.

What You’ll Discover Today:

  • Why most employee handbooks cause more problems than they solve
  • The legal difference between “fun” and “harassment” in the workplace
  • How to safely fire someone in today’s ultra-sensitive environment
  • Why hiring independent contractors can blow up your business
  • The truth about managing remote workers (and what you can legally do)
  • How one background check can lead to a lawsuit if you don’t follow protocol

Key Topics Discussed:

  • Common employer mistakes that trigger legal action
  • Quid pro quo vs. hostile work environment harassment
  • Why “off the clock” behavior still exposes you legally
  • The hidden risks of hiring someone as a “contractor”
  • Legal limitations of background and credit checks
  • How to vet employees without violating privacy laws
  • How remote work has shifted employer responsibilities
  • Illinois-specific regulations (relevant nationwide in principle)

Links and Resources:

Call to Action:
If you're a business owner or professional dealing with employee issues, don’t wait for a crisis. Connect with Susan Lorenc to get your employment practices in order. And download the Revenue Roadmap Guide for a proven strategy to build your professional services business the right way.

  continue reading

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Manage episode 494937955 series 2834919
Content provided by Dave Lorenzo. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Dave Lorenzo or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://ppacc.player.fm/legal.

Dave Lorenzo sits down with employment law expert Susan Lorenc to break down the legal landmines every business owner needs to avoid when managing employees. Whether you’re running a startup or managing a growing enterprise, this is a masterclass in staying compliant, avoiding lawsuits, and building a healthy, productive workplace.

Susan shares clear, practical advice on everything from handbooks to harassment claims, remote work risks, classification confusion, and the fine print of background checks. This is not theoretical legal talk. These are real-world solutions to real problems.

What You’ll Discover Today:

  • Why most employee handbooks cause more problems than they solve
  • The legal difference between “fun” and “harassment” in the workplace
  • How to safely fire someone in today’s ultra-sensitive environment
  • Why hiring independent contractors can blow up your business
  • The truth about managing remote workers (and what you can legally do)
  • How one background check can lead to a lawsuit if you don’t follow protocol

Key Topics Discussed:

  • Common employer mistakes that trigger legal action
  • Quid pro quo vs. hostile work environment harassment
  • Why “off the clock” behavior still exposes you legally
  • The hidden risks of hiring someone as a “contractor”
  • Legal limitations of background and credit checks
  • How to vet employees without violating privacy laws
  • How remote work has shifted employer responsibilities
  • Illinois-specific regulations (relevant nationwide in principle)

Links and Resources:

Call to Action:
If you're a business owner or professional dealing with employee issues, don’t wait for a crisis. Connect with Susan Lorenc to get your employment practices in order. And download the Revenue Roadmap Guide for a proven strategy to build your professional services business the right way.

  continue reading

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