Legal Matters: 9 Employment Law Landmines

In the U.S., employment regulation and litigation have a significant impact on the way companies, including not-for-profit companies (NFPs) operate. Federal, state, and local laws govern just about every phase of employment, and NFPs must comply with these laws in the same way as for-profit companies. In addition, NFPs are equally subject to the same types of litigation and potential jury verdicts as for-profit companies. Here are a few steps you can take to reduce the risk of litigation: