Pre Litigation Program

Setting Us Apart

Dealing with personnel issues has become increasingly difficult.  Due to the complexity of laws, union contracts and court rulings, very few employers have the resources to allow someone the time needed to remain up-to-date and informed in all areas of personnel management. 

Our program is designed to provide technical assistance in the management of personnel issues.  Our goal is to be involved at the onset of the problem and help employers present to their legal counsel the proper documentation to proceed with discipline, when necessary.  This helps prevent undue legal expenses and the possibility of the desired action being compromised in the administrative hearing process.

Another unique benefit of the program is the opportunity to communicate with experienced professionals that have been where you are and can offer a calm voice of reassurance and direction.

Consulting Services

  • Our calls in the Schools Insurance Association of Washington continue to increase.          
  • Third-party review and one-on-one assistance at the onset, and throughout, the personnel issue. 
  • Provide assistance in conducting investigations, formulate findings, and provide recommendations to assist the employer through the probation, discipline, or termination process.
  • Nationwide, employment liability claims amount to more than 30% of all insurance claims for public agencies.
  • Since the inception of the Personnel Issues Program, employment claims for the membership in all Canfield administered programs have fallen below 3% of our liability claims, just 10% of the national average. 

 How it Works

  • Contact Canfield at the onset.
  • Work with Personnel Issues Consultant and review the program at the onset of a personnel problem.
  • Review personnel file and supporting documents.
  • Discuss the process to be taken by the agency.
  • Review detailed outline of the employer's actions, to date.
  • Review procedures and legal requirements with the personnel issues team.
  • Develop a plan of action with timelines