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F ive  W orkplace  L egal  P itfalls - Effective Steps to Minimize and Avoid Them Jathan Janove Jathanjanove.com October 6, 2010
#1 CLASSIFICATION   CATASTROPHE ,[object Object]
#2 HAZARDOUS HEALTH LITIGATION ,[object Object]
#3 “UH OH!” EEO ! ,[object Object]
#4 SOCIAL   MEDIA   MALAISE  ,[object Object]
#5 SUPERVISORS ON THE LOOSE!   ,[object Object]
#1 CLASSIFICATION   CATASTROPHE ,[object Object]
AUDIT …  CAREFULLY
WORKPLACE RISK ANALYSIS C o s t L i k e l i h o o d M a g n i t u d e = X
Present Three Options
Option 1 C>LM Risk Adverse
Option 2 C=LM Risk Neutral
Option 3 C<LM Risk Taker
#2 HAZARDOUS HEALTH LITIGATION ,[object Object]
INTERACTIVE ACCOUNTABILITY ERA (Expectations, Responsibility, Accountability)
INTERACTIVE ACCOUNTABILITY ERA (Expectations, Responsibility, Accountability)
Mulligan Management
INTERACTIVE ACCOUNTABILITY ERA (Expectations, Responsibility, Accountability)
INTERACTIVE ACCOUNTABILITY ERA (Expectations, Responsibility, Accountability)
INTERACTIVE ACCOUNTABILITY ERA (Expectations, Responsibility, Accountability)
“ WE NEED YOU”
#3 “UH OH!” EEO ! ,[object Object]
Ask the Three Consistency Questions
Ask the Three Consistency Questions ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
#4 SOCIAL   MEDIA   MALAISE  ,[object Object]
FIND   YOUR TEXT / TWEET / CHAT/ PING / POST / POKE “SWEET SPOT”
BIG IKE’S BIG 5: ,[object Object],Isaac Dixon PhD, SPHR
BIG IKE’S BIG 5: ,[object Object],[object Object],Isaac Dixon PhD, SPHR
BIG IKE’S BIG 5: ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Isaac Dixon PhD, SPHR
BIG IKE’S BIG 5: ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Isaac Dixon PhD, SPHR
BIG IKE’S BIG 5: ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Isaac Dixon PhD, SPHR
#5 SUPERVISORS ON THE LOOSE!   ,[object Object]
CLAIM PREVENTION TRAINING ABC’S A B C
(A) ESTABLISH A JERK-FREE ZONE
Avoid the 3 Harassment Surprises: What?!!
Surprise Harasser
Surprise Plaintiff
Surprise Victim
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(B) WRITE AN A-HOLE LAWYER LETTER
SAME DAY SUMMARY (w/i a page and a day) To:  Employee From:   Supervisor Cc/bcc:  HR Date:  This summarizes our discussion on ______.  We addressed the issue of  _____________.  We agreed the following will happen: _________________.  If I haven’t summarized our discussion accurately, please let me know immediately.
(C) AVOID AVOIDANCE
PERFORMANCE FEEDBACK CHECKLIST ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
WEIGHT FORWARD ON SKIS
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Further Information: ,[object Object],3 rd  Printing! “ An extraordinarily useful book that will benefit managers and workers.” -  Library Journal   Jathan Janove www.jathanjanove.com www.aterwynne.com For books, articles, sample forms, or information about presentations, workshops, or other services, email info@jathanjanove.com
Copyright Consent Information ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
This presentation is intended solely to provide general information and does not constitute legal advice. Attendance at the presentation or later review of these printed materials does not create an attorney-client relationship with the presenter(s). You should not take any action based upon any information in this presentation without first consulting legal counsel familiar with your particular circumstances.
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