These are the most common mistakes companies make that land their workers fat settlements, according to employment lawyers

• Employers can fall into legal pitfalls leading to costly litigation brought by workers.
• Employment attorneys say companies make common mistakes that could land them in legal trouble.
• These mistakes could result in hefty settlement payments to employees, the lawyers say.

In businesses small and large, employers can fall into a series of legal pitfalls that could lead to both costly and damaging litigation brought by their workers.