A recent $11.5 million jury verdict against the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) sends a strong message to employers: who conducts your investigations matters. The case, Mohamed v. SHRM, resulted in $1.5 million in compensatory damages and $10 million in...
Coldplay-Gate was nearly four months ago. But I’ll bet you still know what I’m talking about. On July 16, 2025, during a Coldplay concert at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, Andy Byron, the CEO of Astronomer, and Kristin Cabot, its Chief People Officer,...
Proper documentation is essential to effective, defensible workplace investigations. For both internal and external workplace investigators, maintaining accurate investigation records not only provides transparency but also can serve as critical protection against...
The recent lawsuit filed by Blake Lively against Wayfarer Studios and director Justin Baldoni has put a spotlight on critical employment law issues, particularly regarding workplace investigations and retaliation claims. Regardless of how the case unfolds, it serves...
Workplace investigations are crucial to maintaining compliance and addressing internal issues within any organization. From allegations of harassment to claims of discrimination or misconduct, companies often find themselves at a crossroads when deciding who should...
As October marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month, it’s an important time to reflect on how this critical issue extends beyond the home and into the workplace. Domestic violence doesn’t exist in isolation, and its impact can significantly affect...
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