👩🏻‍⚖️ Hiring Without Getting Sued | Employment Law Pitfalls Every Contractor Should Know

Описание: ⚖️ Hiring is Hard—Doing It Wrong Can Be Expensive ⚖️

In this eye-opening session, Corinne Rockoff breaks down the most common employment law issues employers face during the hiring process—and how to avoid costly mistakes that can lead to lawsuits, fines, and bad hires.
With real-world examples (including the unforgettable “Bad Luck Brad”), Corinne walks through background checks, interview questions, discrimination risks, and social media pitfalls, all in plain language designed for business owners—not lawyers.

This talk is especially relevant for septic companies, contractors, construction businesses, and family-owned operations navigating today’s tight labor market and hiring outside the family for the first time.

🔍 What You’ll Learn in This Video:
Why finding good candidates is harder than ever
Common hiring mistakes employers don’t realize they’re making
How background check services really work—and what federal law requires
What the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) actually applies to
Why paperwork technicalities can still trigger lawsuits
What questions you cannot ask in interviews (and why)
Understanding protected classes under federal & Michigan law
How “neutral” policies can still create discriminatory impact
How to safely ask about scheduling, physical ability, and job demands
What employers should know before checking candidate social media
Why asking for social media passwords is illegal in Michigan
How to focus on finding the right hire instead of just avoiding the wrong one

Who this is for:
✔ Septic & wastewater contractors
✔ Construction & skilled trade business owners
✔ Family businesses hiring outside the family
✔ Managers responsible for interviews & onboarding
✔ Anyone tired of rehiring every 6 months

💡 Why This Matters
A bad hire costs more than time—it costs money, morale, and legal exposure. This session helps employers hire confidently, ask better questions, and protect their business while still building a strong, long-term team.

👍 Like, subscribe, and share with any business owner who hires people—it might save them from a lawsuit.

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