Over the years, I have worked with many employment attorneys. Almost all I have found to be more than competent, and several were exceptional. The line between HR and legal advice is fairly clear. While much of what we do in HR has the ultimate goal of mitigating risk, under no circumstances can HR offer legal advice. I commonly get asked by clients at what point they need to contact an employment attorney. Below are some tips.
Situations When You Should Consult an Employment Attorney Directly
Situations When You Should Consult with both an Employment Attorney and your HR person/HR Consultant
If you don’t currently have a relationship with an employment attorney, you should get one. If you find yourself in a situation when you need an employment attorney, typically you need help quickly. Having an existing relationship will speed the process for you.
Patrick Rogan, AUTHOR
For the past 25 years, Patrick has helped large and small organizations meet their strategic talent needs. He specializes in developing programs that help his clients attract, manage, and retain top talent.