Anderson Law Office has advised and represented many employers in employment matters. Anderson Law Office has also represented employees who have been the victims of unlawful employment practices. Employment Law Update Protect your business from expensive litigation find out about our Business Protection Plan. Even unmeritorious lawsuits are very expensive for employers.
Prior planning is the most important tool in avoiding problems.
This begins with having an Employee Handbook which clearly communicates the employer's policies and which is consistent with Federal and Montana Laws. A handbook which includes comprehensive disciplinary policies can help avoid lawsuits for wrongful termination. Additionally, under some circumstances an employer who does not have an appropriate policy, such as one against sexual harassment, may then become strictly liable for any harassment which occurs in the work place. We advise against adopting a simple handbook from a form or getting one from a stationary store. There are certain particularities that need to be addressed for each individual business and to make sure the handbook follows Montana Law.