Jackson Attorneys speak on top 10 human resources mistakes

The Jackson Chamber of Commerce hosted an event on Oct. 6 at Gene Davis & Sons Catering in Jackson. Attorneys Bill Abbott and Brendon Beer from Abbott, Thomson, Mauldin, Parker & Beer, PLC, in Jackson spoke on the top 10 Human Resources mistakes that can cost firms vast amounts of money and time. Topics included Attendance and Leave; Dealing With Substance Abuse; Classification of Employees, Temporary Workers and Independent Contractors; Exempt and Non-Exempt Employees; NLRB General Counsel Guidance; Criminal and Other Background Checks; Handbooks; Harassment and Discrimination; Non-Compete Agreement and Confidentiality Issues; and Firearms and Other Weapons. Published: Tue, Oct 27, 2015