#16: How to Avoid Legal Nightmares in Your Cleaning Business

Is your cleaning business one OSHA violation away from financial disaster? In this eye-opening episode, Stephanie reveals why business ownership means constantly defending against threats — including her own company's unexpected legal battle.
 
Learn the costly insurance gaps many cleaning businesses overlook, why your cleaners' unauthorized product use could trigger $20,000 OSHA fines, and how a surprising discrimination lawsuit targeting cleaning companies could affect you (even if you're doing everything right).
 
Key Takeaways:

• Essential insurance coverage every cleaning business needs (and the gaps most owners miss)


• Why proper vehicle insurance documentation from employees is non-negotiable


• OSHA compliance requirements for cleaning products that could save you thousands


• How job listing wording could lead to discrimination lawsuits (even if you don't discriminate)


• Practical steps to protect your business from common legal and financial threats

Mentioned in this Episode:

• Safety Data Sheets (SDS) requirements


• OSHA compliance for cleaning businesses


• Cleaning Business Insurance Guide


• ZenMaid Software

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