litigation avoidance

wage & hour

The Salary Myth: Why Paying Someone Salary Doesn't Make Them Exempt

Oct 1, 2025

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19 min read

The Salary Myth: Why Paying Someone Salary Doesn't Make Them Exempt

Just Because You Pay Someone a Salary Doesn't Mean You Can Skip Overtime, and This Mistake Is Costing Employers Millions

Lee Jacobs

employee documentation

Investigation Protocol: The First 48 Hours

Sep 22, 2025

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21 min read

Investigation Protocol: The First 48 Hours

When Employee Complaints Trigger Your Legal Countdown: Here's How to Handle Those Critical First 48 Hours

Lee Jacobs

employee documentation

Retaliation Nation: When Employee Complaints Turn Into Legal Landmines

Sep 15, 2025

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11 min read

Retaliation Nation: When Employee Complaints Turn Into Legal Landmines

The #1 employment law claim isn't harassment or discrimination—it's retaliation. Here's how well-meaning employers accidentally trigger million-dollar lawsuits.

Lee Jacobs

employee documentation

Complaint Containment: How to Handle Employee Concerns Without Creating Legal Risk

Sep 9, 2025

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12 min read

Complaint Containment: How to Handle Employee Concerns Without Creating Legal Risk

Employees don't need to be right to sue—just mistreated after raising concerns. Here's how to handle complaints the right way and avoid retaliation claims that cost big.

Lee Jacobs

employee documentation