3 Biggest Workplace Law Concerns For Breweries And Brewpubs

As virtually all startups and small businesses know, one of the surest ways to kill a promising enterprise is to get involved in costly litigation. Breweries and brewpubs are no exception. The current rise in employment litigation shows three primary types of lawsuits to which craft beer employers should pay particular attention to avoid getting in the crosshairs of a legal nightmare.

Craft Breweries Feel Growing Pains

The craft beer industry is growing at a remarkable rate. In fact, by the end of 2015, there were approximately 4,150 breweries in the United States, with more than two new breweries opening each day. It's estimated that approximately 450,000 employees currently work at breweries and brewpubs alone. And with craft beers continuing to increase in popularity, there are no signs that those figures will decrease in the foreseeable future.