Surprise, it’s the:
– FBI interviewing employees at home
– Sexual harassment complaint
– Wage-and-Hour Division at the door
– Court order to produce your data
– Class-action lawsuit
– Uninsured-damages claim
– Notice from (pick one):
• OSHA
• IRS
• Justice Department
• INS
• EPA
Exactly what to do when a government agent shows up or a subpoena is delivered is beyond the scope of this note. The point is to encourage you to reduce the likelihood that will happen, and to be prepared if it does.
Jones Obenchain can help you determine where you might be at risk for violating laws and regulations that apply to your business, and work with you to develop a reasonable compliance program that minimizes your exposure.