Litigation against employers has spiked within the last 20 years, and it will likely get worse as expanding labor regulations give employees more tools with which to sue. Discrimination suits connected to wrongful termination drive litigation costs frequently to the detriment of employees. As the article below explains, with so much being paid to lawyers, there is less money available for wages and benefits.
https://www.dol.gov/_sec/media/reports/dunlop/section4.htm
For staffing firms, this is money out the door. It doesn’t even include the cost of workers’ comp claims, which also must be litigated by defense attorneys, whether they have merit or not. Lawyers always win. Partnering with a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) or EOR can help control these costs.
PEOs not only keep employers informed and up-to-date regarding the rules and regulations, they can also assist in designing administrative dispute resolution programs that meet state and federal standards. Avoiding an onerous court battle can effectively benefit the employee while holding down the cost of business.
Work Comp Staffing Solutions can help introduce you to the best PEO’s and work comp specialists.
Visit our web site at www.StaffingCompSolutions.com, call us at 202-302-1212, or email us at david@StaffingCompSolutions.com for more information about all our staffing and workers’ comp offerings.
Sincerely,
David Schek
President
StaffingCompSolutions.com