Different types of questions can elicit different answers. If you are investigating a workplace complaint of harassment, discrimination, or any other legal violation, the questions you ask are the key to uncovering the information you need to make informed decisions...
Retaliation claims are common. In Fiscal Year 2018, the EEOC received more than 39,000 claims of retaliation — and that doesn’t even count the claims filed with state or local agencies. Companies need to have policies and procedures in place that...
California and New York State recently passed laws that prohibit employers from discriminating against job applicants and employees because of their natural hairstyles, including braids, dreadlocks, and twists.California’s CROWN ActCalifornia’s new law, the...
Employers might face more age discrimination lawsuits if Congress passes the Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act (POWADA). This proposed bill would essentially reverse a 2009 Supreme Court decision that had made it harder for workers to win...
Businesses conducting internal investigations need to ensure those investigations are impartial and independent. For companies that choose to handle the investigatory process in-house and ultimately “clear” the accused of any wrongdoing, there can be a perception that...
The outcome of a workplace investigation typically depends on information gleaned through witness interviews. That information can, in turn, lead investigators to explore new or different avenues toward uncovering the truth. Witness cooperation can be critically...
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