Featured as a guest author in the Ohio State Bar newsletter, Samuel Lillard wrote "Hiring for the holidays: 4 warnings for employers" which touches on four ways employers can avoid major problems during the holiday season hiring boom.

There's no question that the holiday season brings out the most shoppers than any other time of the year. The expected increase of business, leaves companies scrambling to hire many seasonal employees. The rush to staff adequately can cause employers to cut corners and overlook procedures that can cost them in the long run.

"Although seasonal employees may be a key part of the holiday workforce for many employers, they do pose potential problems for the unwary employer. The good news is these problems are generally avoidable where employers stick to their usual hiring practices.

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