In today’s business climate, employment-related litigation is commonplace. Some frequent missteps on the part of employers are easy to avoid through forethought, common sense and an understanding of how such disputes arise. The following are top mistakes that will either invite litigation by a disgruntled employee or increase the need for litigation against a former employee, as well as suggestions for avoiding such mistakes.

1. Withholding the real reason for termination because management wants to be nice.