In today's litigious and regulated environment, managing risk related to employment and benefits practices is more critical and complex than ever and has become a top concern of HR departments. The importance of the role of the Human Resource professional in understanding and interpreting legal decisions and legislation is fundamental.

With claims on the rise and multi-million dollar judgments and settlements more common, HR must ensure that policies and procedures meet legal requirements and employee expectations. Dealing with concerns arising from actual practices and improper administration diverts HR focus from vital workforce needs. Negative media attention may undermine employee morale, productivity, and attraction and retention efforts.

The consultants at Human Resource Management, Inc. are uniquely positioned to combine their legal expertise with innovative HR approaches. Our services focus on preventive and proactive HR. We assess your existing HR policies to help you determine whether or not they comply with federal, state and local regulations. Then we partner with you to draft employee handbooks, job descriptions and other employment-related forms and documents that assure best practices.

Our employment law support is backed up by close links with a leading regional law firm, to whom referrals can be made in appropriate situations. If there are any changes in applicable laws, or if new laws are passed that affect your organization, you will be notified and policies will be developed accordingly.

Employment law is always changing. We’ll keep you on the right side of the law while you concentrate on running and growing your business. For an expanded explanation of how we can assist with understanding and complying with the major state and federal laws please contact us or click here.

Investigations

HRM conducts complaint investigations involving: sexual harassment, management abuse, felonies, sex discrimination or other issues as necessary. Our consultants are credentialed and highly trained in proper internal investigation techniques. Using an HRM investigator ensures that our client’s attorney is available for confidential counsel and representation without the fear of discovery or conflicts that may result if the attorney conducts the investigation.

Click here to download our HR On-Call Flyer (.pdf)..

Click here to download our Employee Relations Investigations Flyer (.pdf).