Busy small business owners tend to let the documentation of human resources procedures fall by the wayside. However, this can become a costly choice if an employee later sues for wrongful dismissal.
Leveraging human resources software to document time and attendance, record verbal and written warnings, track employee performance and keep tabs on sick and vacation day accruals can expedite HR processes while ensuring that all necessary information is securely stored.
"Without proper documentation, you can't prove anything," Cissy Pau, principal consultant at Vancouver, Canada-based Clear HR Consulting, explained to the Globe & Mail.
Human resources products such as those offered by Qqest People Services allow employers to document vacation pay, overtime pay, performance reviews and problem behavior.
Laura Frangella of Toronto-based Focused HR notes that while some small businesses may only have a few employees, it is still important to implement a comprehensive HR management system, the news source reports. This will not only to protect the business from a lawsuit but also ensure that adequate tracking methods are in place in the event of expansion.
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