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The following is not meant to be legal advice.

On November 10, 2007, a human resource professional specializing in employee relations spoke in San Francisco about performance management.

When there is litigation going on at a company, the human resources personnel should ask what the litigation is about to use it as an opportunity to learn training opportunities.  Without litigation, the company might be able to give more raises, bonuses. 

Position and presentation is key in influencing without authority.  Presentation affects the outcome more than what the law says.  Influence in a way that is not threatening.  For instance, position human resources as a partner to the business person’s success and there to minimize company risks.  Do not put someone on the defense.  When someone makes a mistake, say it happens to be the best.