There’s not a lot of room for error when investigating complaints of workplace harassment or discrimination. Mistakes made during the investigation process can expose your client to expensive liability in the future. That’s an unnecessary risk that can be...
Internal Investigation Closure Checklist: Wrap up your internal investigations with confidence using this comprehensive checklist that ensures every critical step is completed before closure. Internal Investigation Closure Checklist Name Name First Name First Name...
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...
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