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Tuesday, April 21, 2026

11 HR scares to avoid | Legal Blog - Thomson Reuters

Enjoy more HR treats than tricks

A true Halloween scare for any human resources (HR) department involves the kinds of missteps that result in expensive litigation and time-consuming government audits. Perhaps even more frightening is the impact of negative PR and poor employee morale that may follow. Employees are a company’s most valuable resource, and failure to manage the employment relationship properly can come back to haunt employers.

By conducting a regular HR audit, employers can eliminate common problems, protect the company’s future, and improve employee morale. Some nightmares that an HR audit can resolve include:

Poor communication with employees

Creating, circulating, and updating employee handbooks can improve employee communication. Quality handbooks also encourage legal compliance and answer employee questions. To learn more employee handbook drafting, see Practice Note, Employee Handbooks: Best Practices.

Gaps in protections for trade secrets and confidential information

Shoring up policies and practices designed to protect confidential or trade secret information makes it harder for employees to misuse or misappropriate it. To learn about best practices for protecting valuable company information, see Practice Note, Protection of Employers’ Trade Secrets and Confidential Information.

Failure to adhere to wage and hour laws

Ensuring proper classification of exempt employees and independent contractors reduces the risk of government audits and lawsuits....



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