Maintain structure and organization to trump the confusion.
Between FMLA, FLSA, OSHA, COBRA, HIPAA, DOL, the WARN Act, EEOC, ERISA and a variety of harassment and constructive discharge laws, it can be overwhelming as a shared responsibility! We've suggested a number of times this year that structure, organization and consistency are essential in handling personnel matters. In the end, a lack of structure, organization and consistency is a ticking bomb with respect to staying out of trouble with regulatory agencies and staying out of court.