Shughart Thomson & Kilroy Authors Labor Employment Guidelines

Kansas City, MO-How much time does my company have to give for a leave of absence? How often do I need to give performance reviews? What type of benefits should my company offer?  Employers large and small will find the answers to these questions in two new non-technical labor and employment guides written by employment law specialists at Shughart Thomson and Kilroy, P.C. The Kansas City law firm has teamed up to produce the books with the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the American Chamber of Commerce.

“In recent years, many legislative amendments and court decisions have forced Missouri employers to re-evaluate their current policies and employment practices,” said Terrence Kilroy, co-author of the publication and Chair of the Labor and Employment Practice Group at Shughart Thomson and Kilroy, P.C. “In light of these constant changes, a practical and comprehensive legal reference guide is critical for every employer and human resources professional.”

Ann Kleffner, Vice President of the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry says having the manuals on the shelf just make good business sense. “It’s the job of the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry to protect and advance Missouri businesses. These manuals help to guide our members in the decision-making process and allows them to be proactive with their business development.”

The Missouri Human Resources Manual covers important workplace issues such as how to avoid and respond to claims of discrimination, required health an safety regulation and lawful discipline and termination procedures. The Model Policies and Forms For Missouri Employers provides employers with more than 100 forms and model policies. It also comes with a CD-ROM that allows the user to personalize and print policies which takes the effort out of creating handbooks, new employee paperwork and termination and resignation documents.

Employers can buy the books for $99 if they are Chamber members or $125 for non-members by calling 1-866-439-2227. You can learn more about the books by going to www.stklaw.com. A full chapter is available for viewing at www.mochamber.com.

About Shughart Thomson & Kilroy, P.C.
Founded in 1940, the Kansas City-headquartered law firm of Shughart Thomson & Kilroy, P.C. (www.stklaw.com), is a full-service, client-focused business law firm with more than 175 attorneys in six offices: Kansas City, Springfield and St. Joseph, Mo.; Overland Park, Kan.; Phoenix, Ariz., and Denver, Colo. Serving corporate, institutional and individual clients regionally, nationally and worldwide, Shughart Thomson & Kilroy is known for successfully applying forward-thinking strategies for both straightforward and complex legal matters.

About Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry: Their staff of policy experts, lobbyists, and legal advisors make up the states largest and most influential business association representing more than 3,000 employers who provide more than 425,000 jobs for Missourians. Visit:http://www.mochamber.com

About American Chamber of Commerce Resources: ACCR has more than 40 years of experience working with State Chambers of Commerce, helping employers understand and comply with employment laws and regulations.
Visit: http://www.accr.biz

Author: W. Terrance (Terry) Kilroy
Firm: Shughart Thomson & Kilroy, P.C.

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