In some employee misconduct allegations, the facts are clear and undisputed. However, in others, the outcome hinges on how credible the investigator feels the complainant and/or witnesses are. When one person’s statements contradict or simply don’t align with what...
Although we’ve made great strides as a society to eliminate gender discrimination, it’s still a persistent and pervasive problem. Gender discrimination in the workplace can take many forms; it’s not always blatant or obvious.To protect your employees – and...
2017 saw a seismic shift in public discourse about sexual harassment; one after another, powerful and influential people found themselves under a spotlight for behavior and activities that, in some cases, stretched back over decades. As victims began coming forward...
The news over recent months has been dominated by sexual harassment claims against many powerful and influential people, including Good Morning America’s Matt Lauer and Fox News host Bill O’Reilly, as well as countless other actors, directors, comedians,...
In recent weeks, #metoo has become a trending topic on social media as more and more people are coming forward with their own stories of having been sexually harassed, assaulted or abused. In an employment context, managers and HR professionals should always be...
The news in the U.S. over the past several weeks has been dominated by sexual assault and sexual harassment allegations against Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein. All told, more than 40 accusers had come forward as of October 17, 2017. Weinstein’s own...
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