In episode 76, Coffey talks with Christopher Antone about preventing employment-related litigation.

They discuss management's obligation to preserve a positive work relationship with employees;  "wrongful hiring" as a result of a rushed hiring process; the importance of engaging in performance conversations regularly; how to set expectations during the orientation period; retraining, coaching, and counseling as alternatives to immediate disciplinary action; the key to reducing the risk of litigation when terminating an employee; the definition of illegal retaliation; and the one thing leaders need to do in 2023 to avoid litigation.

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About our Guest:

Chris Antone is an award-winning speaker in human resources law matters. The HR Southwest Conference inducted Chris into its Speaker Hall of Fame in recognition of his extensive high marks for his employment law presentations.

After only representing corporations in employment law matters for over 40 years, Chris now exclusively represents individuals. Chris represents CEOs, Chief Human Resources Officers, all other levels of management, physicians, financial advisors, salespersons, and all employees in employment law matters.

Christopher Antone can be reached at kilgorelaw.com, [email protected], or by telephone at (214) 379-0832.

About Mike Coffey:

Mike Coffey is an entrepreneur, human resources professional, licensed private investigator, and HR consultant.

In 1999, he founded Imperative, a background investigations firm helping risk-averse companies make well-informed decisions about the people they involve in their business.

Today, Imperative serves hundreds of businesses across the US and, through its PFC Caregiver & Household Screening brand, many more private estates, family offices, and personal service agencies.

Mike has been recognized as an Entrepreneur of Excellence and has twice been named HR Professional of the Year.

Additionally, Imperative has been named the Texas Association of Business’ small business of the year and is accredited by the Professional Background Screening Association.

Mike is a member of the Fort Worth chapter of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization and volunteers with the SHRM Texas State Council.

Mike maintains his certification as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) through the HR Certification Institute. He is also a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP).

Mike lives in Fort Worth with his very patient wife. He practices yoga and maintains a keto diet, about both of which he will gladly tell you way more than you want to know.

Learning Objectives:

1. Implement hiring and onboarding strategies to ensure clear work expectations.

2. Differentiate appropriate actions in response to performance or behavior issues. 

3. Follow simple practices to increase engagement and lessen risk of litigation.