Hire Very Carefully
Here’s the Problem…by Attorney Ted Ronca who has dealt with situations where employers do not want certain employees returning to their workforce.
A sociopathic worker is hired. You know — the “pain in the neck” who thrives on attention, even if it’s negative. Demands more and more when you try to help. Files every imaginable kind of claim if you try to ignore them and file workers’ compensation, UI and discrimination claims if you fire them.
They hire attorneys and are angry and blame everyone. When shown all the ways to limit damage and restore earnings they walk out complaining. They attorney shop until they find an enabling attorney. A lawyer who can stand this type of worker will have a significantly larger client base.
What can the employer do?
The cheapest solution is to learn better interviewing and hiring practices. Don’t hire next year’s claims. But, beyond that estimate the cost of keeping this person in the workplace. Yes, tough to evaluate, but the worst damage comes when they cause one of your best employees to quit. Good employees like it when the “pain in the neck” leaves for whatever reason. (workersxzcompxzkit)
The moral is: “You hire ’em. You pay.” Workers’ compensation is just one of the downsides. Others will cost far more if you keep them. Document! Document! Document!
Author: Attorney Theodore Ronca is a practicing lawyer from Aquebogue, NY. He is a frequent writer and speaker, and has represented employers in the areas of workers’ compensation, Social Security disability, employee disability plans and subrogation for over 30 years. Attorney Ronca can be reached at 631-722-2100.
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