When a human resources professional or a supervisor/manager receives a complaint about employee misconduct, conducting a prompt, full, and fair investigation into the matter is important. Doing so will allow the company to make informed decisions about whether...
As any employer who has ever faced litigation stemming from allegations of harassment will tell you, having internal harassment policies, procedures and training can help bolster the employer’s case. Of course, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act prohibits...
The possibility of errors is present in every employment investigation; after all, as long as there is human involvement in any way, errors are possible. Employers need to be mindful of that risk, and take deliberate action to limit errors as much as possible.The true...
When you have an allegation of misconduct in the workplace, it’s critical to investigate it fully, fairly and in a timely manner. However, if there’s one universal truth among HR professionals and company management, it’s that they’d much...
When employers receive claims of workplace misconduct, it’s critical to conduct investigations that are full, fair and thorough, and to take remedial measures as appropriate at the conclusion of the investigation. However, it’s equally important to ensure...
When allegations of workplace misconduct arise, companies have a duty to conduct full, fair and prompt investigations. Handling those matters appropriately from the start is critical, especially when the alleged misconduct is illegal in nature and federal or state law...
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