Through the Small Business Division, The Galatas Group will help you navigate the human resource landscape and discover peace of mind. We understand that once you have employees sticky situations will come up that will impact your business operations.
Let us proactively identify potential pitfalls, take action in resolving current situations, and help you implement preventative solutions.
Penalties can include $250 to $3,000 for improper completion of the I-9 form. Improper completion, retention or making it available for inspection fines range from $100 to $1,100 for each I-9. Knowingly hiring or continuing to employ unauthorized workers fines range from $250 up to $11,000 per violation. Firms who show a pattern of hiring unauthorized workers are liable for criminal penalties of as much as $3,000 per employee and may be subject to six months in prison.
The common qualifying reasons for awarding unemployment include layoff because of lack of work hours allotted, reduced hours that are not a result of disciplinary action, or the employee was fired without evidence of work-related misconduct, neglect, or mismanagement.
Employers should check that their Employee Handbooks are properly written and in compliance with applicable laws. The Department of Labor (DOL) estimates that 80%+ of employers are out of compliance with federal and state wage and hour laws. With settlements already averaging $23.5M at the federal level and $24.4M at the state level, the potential impact to employers is staggering.
The average cost to defend an employment claim is approximately $300,000.00, and the average jury verdict for sexual harassment claims is $1 million.
Industry experts calculate that turnover costs a company over 150% of the employee’s annual compensation figure. The cost will be significantly higher (200% to 250% of annual compensation) for managerial and sales positions.
This doesn’t include the loss of business that can occur due to lower customer service. Don’t let situations like these happen to you and your business.
Whether you’re a start-up or an established business, The Galatas Group offers custom Human Resource Solutions and affordable HR toolkits through our Compass Membership options that will guide you through any rocky terrain.
Click any of our custom solutions below for more information:
Human Resource Solutions:
•Human Resource Legal Compliance
•Human Resource Policies & Procedures
•Employee Relations
•Strategic Human Resource Organization Design
•Performance Measurement & Evaluation
•Workplace Training & Development
