HR mistakes can cost small businesses thousands — or even lead to lawsuits. In this episode, HR experts Brandon and Rochelle break down the most common HR mistakes business owners make and how to avoid them before they become expensive problems.

From harassment complaints and employee discipline to ADA compliance, FMLA thresholds, and managing employee complaints, this conversation covers the HR issues that can quietly put your business at risk. Many business owners try to handle HR questions themselves, but misunderstanding employment law or reacting incorrectly to employee concerns can create serious legal and financial consequences.

If you’re a small business owner, manager, or leader trying to build a compliant and healthy workplace, this episode explains how proactive HR strategy can protect your company, support your employees, and help your business grow.

In this episode we discuss:

• The HR mistakes that cost small businesses the most money
• Key employee thresholds (15 employees, 50 employees) that trigger new employment laws
• What to do when an employee files a harassment complaint
• Why retaliation claims are so common in workplace disputes
• The risks of mishandling attendance and medical leave issues
• ADA, FMLA, and other HR compliance pitfalls
• Why managers need HR training to avoid legal issues
• How strong onboarding and workplace culture reduce employee turnover
• Why proactive HR support is critical for growing businesses

Whether you're running a startup or scaling a growing company, understanding HR risk management and employment compliance is essential for protecting your business.

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Chapters

0:00 – Why HR Problems Keep Business Owners Up at Night

1:45 – Why Small Businesses Need Real HR Support

4:45 – The Employee Thresholds That Trigger New Labor Laws

8:10 – Hiring Remote Employees & Navigating Different State Laws

11:30 – What To Do When Employees File Complaints

15:00 – The Biggest HR Mistakes Managers Make

18:45 – Attendance Issues, Medical Leave & ADA Compliance

21:45 – Handling Employee Discipline and Terminations

24:30 – HR as a Business Growth Strategy

28:00 – Building Strong Culture, Retention & Onboarding

32:00 – How Proactive HR Support Protects Your Business

35:00 – Final Takeaways for Business Owners

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