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The Vengeful Ex-Employee—Why You Need to Plan for The Worst and Hope for The Best

They are every employer’s worst nightmare: the disgruntled or terminated employee who is determined to inflict as much harm as possible to your company. Maybe they want to build a case for discrimination, or maybe they are threatening to sue for unlawful termination. Whatever the allegation, you can never underestimate the lengths an unhappy employees will go to when they feel like they have nothing left to lose. At Doyle Schafer McMahon, LLP, we are a group of employer representation lawyers who believe that you should never feel like your business is being held hostage by that bad-apple employee. If you need help, let us show you how we can safeguard your reputation and financial security.

Prevention Starts With Good Policies and Procedures

The time to address problematic employees is before they ever walk through your door. Your company needs clear executive and employee contracts so that you have explicit expectations from the start. Likewise, you need to craft aboveboard policies for employee counseling and discipline so that you have your human resources’ bases are covered. When employers face conflict with exiting or terminated employees, those issues typically arise from poorly-written or enforced HR policies. The most common employee complaint is one of discrimination or some “unfairness” that they perceive, so your company needs flawless training and documentation to always show that above all else, you are following protocol explicitly.

However, even if every cog in your proverbial wheelhouse is functioning correctly, you will most likely still face a claim from an ex-employee. Some unhappy person will honestly believe his or her own accusations and take the situation way too far. If that happens, know that our firm can help provide you the most comprehensive and vigorous defense possible. We know how these situations are both a nuisance and a threat to your company’s good name.

About The Author: Doyle, Schafer, McMahon LLP a firm of Orange County California lawyers experienced in litigation and trial work is uniquely positioned to assist its clients with resolving claims and matters likely to be litigated

Mind Your Beeswax!

Humans have been using wood to make various types of furniture since before recorded history began. Anthropologists have discovered examples of ancient Egyptian, Greek, Roman, and Chinese furniture that proves these artisans possessed both the skills and imagination to turn trees into useful, beautiful objects. As cutting a tree down kills it, emphasis must be placed on preserving the wood once it has been crafted into its desired finished product. Although linseed and cedarwood oils were popular early protectants, it was beeswax that became one of the oldest and most well-known wood protectants in history. Dating back almost 800 years to the 14th century, beeswax had become a very popular wood polish, but it was quite a chore to use as it had to be applied with hot irons and then hand-buffed. Despite this drawback, beeswax remained the predominant form of wood polish until the late 18th century.

Though still used today, beeswax is more of a nostalgic throwback – rather than the industry norm – as carnauba waxes and various petrochemical compounds have supplanted it.    

Regardless of the century, wood furniture needs to be protected from the effects of aging, which includes cracking, staining, and drying out. That’s why the professional office cleaning services available through Eagle Building Maintenance and Janitorial Services (Eagle BMJ) means hiring a full-service cleaning service with the expertise  to use the right products for the job each and every time in order to keep your furniture and your entire facility looking its best!

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