--- title: "Employment Practices Guide: Managing Employment-Related Liabilities" description: Learn how to reduce employment-related risks with best practices, compliance tips, and HR checklists tailored for housing organizations. image: https://blog.haigroup.com/hubfs/EPLI_FeaturedImage.png --- [Skip to content](https://blog.haigroup.com/employment-practices-guide-managing-employment-related-liabilities#main-content) [![hai-logo-KO-256px](https://blog.haigroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/hai-logo-KO-256px.png?width=256&height=57&name=hai-logo-KO-256px.png "hai-logo-KO-256px")](https://www.haigroup.com/) - SEARCH - [Risk Management](https://blog.haigroup.com/tag/risk-management), - [Public Housing](https://blog.haigroup.com/tag/public-housing), - [Affordable Housing](https://blog.haigroup.com/tag/affordable-housing) # Employment Practices Guide: Managing Employment-Related Liabilities ![](https://blog.haigroup.com/hubfs/EPLI_FeaturedImage.png) - November 7, 2025 ![Mike Torelli | Manager, Marketing and Communications | HAI Group](https://blog.haigroup.com/hubfs/MikeTorelli_Edited-1.jpeg) [Mike Torelli | Manager, Marketing and Communications | HAI Group](https://blog.haigroup.com/author/mike-torelli) [\< Back to Resource Center](https://blog.haigroup.com) Employee lawsuits can be some of the most costly and frequent forms of litigation for housing organizations. HAI Group’s Employment Practices Guide offers clear, actionable guidance to help housing agencies identify, mitigate, and manage employment-related exposures, thereby protecting both their staff and the organization. [![Download HAI Group's Employment Practices Guide](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/20790879/interactive-199069127311.png)](https://blog.haigroup.com/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLKYh7ZEZ5OvkLDMl0bb9z%2FfEA5vdcIoGZeO6exCyljAU%2B2RC9XddMgKglPxmE11NfVnno5Ld6jL0LXKXQKFXIFczv8HPFKPiRFJWZ41npyYpVc7pptQWJAvzxT1lkF%2Fyu4J6GJDBskKpgxQqoKsQIvBeKWbefbiEZh%2FVIEs3OHQaCL3y2%2BKw4K%2BBg1qrDO49NAbgvytbiUUZEGYjAmwGfm0Mq2r5qd2H77GZzKl&webInteractiveContentId=199069127311&portalId=20790879) ## What you'll learn - How to manage employment-related exposures, including contractors, volunteers, and employees - Employee safety, health, and workplace security best practices - Developing and implementing an effective employee handbook - Recruiting, hiring, and onboarding processes that reduce risk - Performance management, discipline, and termination protocols - Employee development, harassment prevention, and liability reduction - Strategic human resources alignment with organizational goals - Compliance checklists and guidance for emerging risks, including COVID-19 [![Download HAI Group's Employment Practices Guide](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/20790879/interactive-199069127311.png)](https://blog.haigroup.com/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLKYh7ZEZ5OvkLDMl0bb9z%2FfEA5vdcIoGZeO6exCyljAU%2B2RC9XddMgKglPxmE11NfVnno5Ld6jL0LXKXQKFXIFczv8HPFKPiRFJWZ41npyYpVc7pptQWJAvzxT1lkF%2Fyu4J6GJDBskKpgxQqoKsQIvBeKWbefbiEZh%2FVIEs3OHQaCL3y2%2BKw4K%2BBg1qrDO49NAbgvytbiUUZEGYjAmwGfm0Mq2r5qd2H77GZzKl&webInteractiveContentId=199069127311&portalId=20790879) ## Why this matters Employment-related claims can have serious financial, operational, and reputational consequences. By following the processes outlined in this guide, from hiring and onboarding to performance management and termination, you can reduce exposures, demonstrate due diligence, and foster a fair, safe, and compliant workplace. This guide also helps housing organizations align practices with federal, state, and local employment laws, supporting compliance while protecting your organization, staff, and residents. ## Access more resources Be sure to explore the full range of resources we’ve curated on our [Resource Center](https://blog.haigroup.com/), designed to help you stay informed, prepared, and resilient, ready to handle anything that comes your way confidently. 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