8When Bad Things Happen to Good EmployersHow Do I Handle Volatile Workplace Issues?

INAPPROPRIATE OR ILLEGAL EMPLOYEE CONDUCT can create a wealth of problems for any employer. It can result in a decrease in productivity, damage to the organization’s business or reputation, injuries to employees and customers, and exposure to costly legal liability. Employee misbehavior can take many different forms—from substance abuse that can create workplace hazards, to workplace violence that threatens individual safety, to improper e-mail and Internet use that can result in exposure to lawsuits and security violations. In this volatile world, all employers should be vigilant about protecting the safety and security of their employees. The potential legal ...

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