Why do Employment Contracts and Employee Handbooks Matter

Why do employment contracts and employee handbooks matter from an employer’s perspective?  San Diego employers must take many precautions to protect against employee disputes and ultimately lawsuits.  Plaintiff’s attorneys are filing more and more lawsuits against employers for everything from retaliation and hostile work environments to wage and hour issues and unpaid overtime allegations.  The employment contract and employee handbook are the first lines of defense against these lawsuits and disputes. It is important to cover issues such as overtime as early as your offer letter to an employee.  Overtime …