More than thirty-five years ago, Jeffrey G. Allen, J.D., C.P.C. turned a decade of recruiting and human resources management into the legal specialty of placement law. Since 1975, Jeff has collected more placement fees, litigated more trade secrets cases, and assisted more placement practitioners than anyone else. From individuals to multinational corporations in every phase of staffing, his name is synonymous with competent legal representation. Jeff holds four certifications in placement and is the author of 24 popular books in the career field, including bestsellers How to Turn an Interview into a Job, The Complete Q&A Job Interview Book and the revolutionary Instant Interviews. As the world?s leading placement lawyer, Jeff?s experience includes: Thirty-five years of law practice specializing in representation of staffing businesses and practitioners; Author of ?The Allen Law?--the only placement information trade secrets law in the United States; Expert witness on employment and placement matters; Recruiter and staffing service office manager; Human resources manager for major employers; Certified Personnel Consultant, Certified Placement Counselor, Certified Employment Specialist and Certified Search Specialist designations; Cofounder of the national Certified Search Specialist program; Special Advisor to the American Employment Association; General Counsel to the California Association of Personnel Consultants (honorary lifetime membership conferred); Founder and Director of the National Placement Law Center; Recipient of the Staffing Industry Lifetime Achievement Award; Advisor to national, regional and state trade associations on legal, ethics and legislative matters; Author of The Placement Strategy Handbook, Placement Management, The National Placement Law Center Fee Collection Guide and The Best of Jeff Allen, published by Search Research Institute exclusively for the staffing industry; and Producer of the EMPLAW Audio Series on employment law matters. Email him at jeff@placementlaw.com.

Placements & The Law

ERADICATING THE MOST POPULAR FEE COLLECTION DEFENSES By Jeffrey G. Allen, J.D., CPC Placement fee avoidance has reached epidemic proportions, and no two … Read more

Placements And The Law

With a quarter of a century of writing for The Fordyce Letter, I am honored beyond words to be recognized by Paul for my contributions to the search and … Read more

Placements and the Law

Dear Jeff: I am a Fordyce subscriber and have been reading your advice for years. I think I have a new situation for you. I was contacted by a company … Read more

Placements and The Law

WHEN DOES YOUR CONTINGENCY-FEE CONTRACT END? Recruiting from a former “client.” Pursuing a fee for a delayed hire. Defending against the claim … Read more

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SIX OTHER PLACEMENT FEE OPTIONS AND WHEN TO PROPOSE THEM If all you talk about is that tired old “one percent per thousand” contingency fee, … Read more

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TAPING TELEPHONE CALLS: REPLAYING WITH FIRE The greatest consultant training device ever developed is undoubtedly the cassette tape recorder. From receiver … Read more

Placements & The Law

TRUTH, TIMING, AND TURNCOATS AT THE TRIAL Recruiters are shocked to learn how the court system really works. They think that if they’re … Read more

Placements and the Law

Send-out to A, Hire by B: Intercepting the Forward Pass The “forward pass” happens all too frequently: 1. Employer A agrees to pay the fee. 2. … Read more