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17. When to involve legal counsel
Lists specific red flags and contract elements that should trigger referral to employment counsel.
Foundations of HR & Employment Law
When to involve legal counsel
Recognize the specific red flags and contract terms that should trigger referral to employment counsel before finalizing offers or policies.
"I want to avoid surprises that could become lawsuits or compliance disasters down the line."
Involving employment counsel means referring an HR decision, offer, or contract to an attorney when legal risk, ambiguity, or complexity exceeds in-house expertise; do this early on clearly-defined triggers to prevent bigger problems later.
"I want to avoid surprises that could become lawsuits or compliance disasters down the line."
Involving employment counsel means referring an HR decision, offer, or contract to an attorney when legal risk, ambiguity, or complexity exceeds in-house expertise; do this early on clearly-defined triggers to prevent bigger problems later.