With the multitude of issues HR pros face, it can be difficult to know under which circumstances legal help is necessary. Because, when it comes down to it, there is no instruction manual.
Employment attorney Daniel Schwartz, of Connecticut Employment Law Blog, admits it’s tricky to know when something can be handled by HR or if a lawyer needs to be brought in. Sometimes companies try to avoid legal costs and are overly reliant on their HR staff when they shouldn’t be.
When to call for backup
There is no definitive answer, but Schwartz complied the following list of instances when you’ll most likely need a lawyer:
