INTRODUCING JEM
Jewelers Employment Manual


Employment Lawsuits are Expensive, Distracting and Avoidable.

Protect Your Business with JVC’s JEM

 

Employment lawsuits have increased almost 50 percent in federal courts and 40 percent in state courts in the last ten years.
Of lawsuits that go to trial, employees win approximately 67 percent of federal and state court cases.

Expensive: $500,000 in claims + $250,000 in legal fees.
 
Distracting: lost hours to prepare your defense…improve poor staff morale…counter negative PR.
 
Avoidable:  JVC’s JEM – Jewelers Employment Manual can help you develop and  implement common-sense policies and procedures to create a positive workplace and avoid costly employment lawsuits. 

JEM includes:


Guidance for Employers  (Handbook, paper)

Topics covered:
  • A survey of important federal employment laws
  • A guide to hiring
  • Immigration concerns; employment verification and authorization
  • Protecting the good will of your company
  • The evaluation process
  • Security in the workplace; surveillance and searches
  • A guide to termination
  • AND MORE.

JEM CD:   
  • e-version of Guidance for Employers, with live links to sample forms and   government websites with useful information.
  • Sample Employee Handbook, with easy-to-follow instructions for developing a customized version for your company.
  • Important Sample Forms, include:
    Employment Application
    At-Will Employment Agreement
    Drug Test Consent Form
    Severance Agreement and Release
    Employment Evaluation
  • Dedicated email address for questions about jewelers’ employment programs 

Plus, Frequently Asked Questions for Employers

JEM users can develop and implement common-sense policies and procedures to create a positive workplace. 

  or phone: 212-997-2002.

JVC members can purchase JEM at a deep discount. Join JVC

All sales are FINAL

Participating Associations
Receive JVC Discount

JA, JBT, AGS,  Alabama Jewelers Association,
North Carolina Jewelers Association,
South Carolina Jewelers Association,
Arkansas Jewelers Association
members who do not belong
to JVC are eligible to
purchase JEM at a discount

Association Members: Click the appropriate link to order. 



Alabama Jewelers
Association



American Gem
Society



Arkansas
Jewelers
Association



Jewelers of
America



The Jewelers
Board of Trade		  
North Carolina
Jewelers
Association
South Carolina
Jewelers
Association		 

No Part of the Information in this Guide is Intended as Legal Advice
 
Jewelers Vigilance Committee
Does Not Provide Any Form Of Legal Advice.
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