Legal Responsibilities of Managers and Supervisors: Avoiding Legal Landmines

Employers throughout the United States are faced with rapid and increasing changes and developments in the area of employment law.  Currently, there are staggering numbers of employment-related claims being filed in state and federal courts, and with various administrative agencies.  Such claims can often result in tremendous employer liability as well as substantial legal expense, causing employers to settle cases that may seem almost frivolous in order to avoid the risk and expense of employment litigation.  For the manager and/or supervisor involved, such claims can be extremely upsetting, stressful, and embarrassing.  For the employer, the real cost of litigation goes well beyond attorney fees and any settlements paid – the cost of lost productivity and lowered morale are debilitating. It is virtually impossible for any employer to eliminate all potential employment litigation, but you can minimize the likelihood of these claims by eliminating common mistakes that could have easily been prevented by training for managers and supervisors.  The webinar includes video segments that show how easy it is for people with good management skills to overlook important management responsibilities. After watching each of the segments, focus on actions that the manager might have taken to avert some of these problems.  Positive conduct is suggested throughout the video; however, awareness of the problem is the shortest road to avoiding the problem in the first place – stepping across the landmine.

Webinar Jan 01 2026, Thursday 01:00 PM EDT 60 Minutes Basic Level Code: GRC0000357

Learn the 9 common legal landmines in HR and employment, and how to avoid them:

  • Failure to Properly Document
  • Failure to Train
  • Failure to Keep Evidence
  • Grade Inflation
  • Failure to Consult Human Resources
  • Inappropriate Electronic Messages
  • Inconsistent Treatment
  • Inappropriate Talk about Ex-employees
  • Uncontrolled References

  • HR professionals
  • Managers
  • Supervisors
  • Business owne

While it is virtually impossible for any employer to eliminate all potential employment litigation, a number of managers and supervisors increase the risk of employment-related claims by committing mistakes that could easily have been prevented by training to avoid the many legal landmines you face in human resources and employment law.

MICHAEL DEBLIS
MICHAEL DEBLIS

Michael is a trial lawyer. He graduated Cum Laude from The Thomas M. Cooley Law School and Summa Cum Laude from the Thomas Jefferson School of Law with his Masters of Law in Taxation. Michael is known for his charismatic personality and his unyielding dedication to his clients. Michael spent the first six years of his legal career as a public defender in the NJ Office of the Public Defender, cutting his teeth on some of the most serious felony cases to pass through the state courts of New Jersey. He then joined his father's law practice, DeBlis Law, expanding the practice into civil tax controversies and international tax compliance. As a graduate of the National Criminal Defense College, Michael has trained under some of the best-known criminal defense attorneys in the country. When he's not in the courtroom, you can find Michael on stage. He is a professionally-trained actor who has performed in off-Broadway productions and on-stage at Shakespeare in the Park. Michael's passionate about helping trial lawyers harness the power of persuasion and positive communication in the courtroom in order to connect to the jury on a human level. Michael's training as an actor allows him to combine a unique blend of left-brain thinking with right brain artistry to make even the most dull and abstract areas of the law come to life. Michael is a prolific writer and a frequent lecturer at CLE and CPE programs throughout the country. He has written articles that have been featured in leading tax journals and "Law 360." Michael is a living example of the tremendous power that comes from combining passion, preparation, persuasion, and positive communication in the courtroom. His courage and relentless work ethic have earned him a reputation as a zealous advocate and one of New Jersey’s rising stars of the legal profession.

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