Inc. Fair Employment Practices, Volume 36, No. 890, February 3, 2000. Many lawsuits could be avoided if employees would behave professionally and encourage professional behavior in their staff. Managers, in particular, should set the tone by dressing professionally, speaking at an appropriate volume, avoiding profanity, not engaging in inappropriate conduct or conduct that has the appearance of being inappropriate and serving as a role model for employees in determining the boundaries of their own behavior. Managers must train employees on how to follow policies and procedures. They should have an open-door policy and be fair in their dealings with subordinates.
Impartiality is key.
Managers must make all decisions in a non-discriminatory manner. Although these types of behaviors should go without saying, unfortunately much litigation results from managers not following these basic guidelines. Questions to Ask Regarding a Candidate s Resume Claims of negligent hiring and discrimination often arise when employers do not conduct a full pre-hire investigation to select the best qualified candidate. To help avoid such liability, be sure to ask applicants about the following three areas that are covered in almost every application or resume. First, fill in any time gaps.