Articles by Rachel Ablin, Esq.
Are These Subtle Forms of Gender Discrimination Occurring in Your Workplace?
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.
How 2017’s Sexual Harassment Actions and Claims May Impact 2018 and Beyond
2017 saw a seismic shift in public discourse about sexual harassment; one after another, powerful and influential people found themselves under a...
Committing to a Positive Company Culture Can Help Limit Workplace Misconduct
The news over recent months has been dominated by sexual harassment claims against many powerful and influential people, including Good Morning...
Failing to Respond to Employee Complaints
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.
Learning From the Allegations Against Harvey Weinstein
The news in the U.S. over the past several weeks has been dominated by sexual assault and sexual harassment allegations against Hollywood...
Whistleblowers and Internal Investigations
Every internal investigation into allegations of misconduct or wrongdoing should be handled carefully. However, when someone within your...
Does Your Internal Investigation Present a Conflict of Interest?
Allegations of workplace misconduct can occur in any organization, in any industry. In investigating the merits of such allegations, companies need...
Why Timeliness Matters in Employment Investigations
When you are on the receiving end of a complaint or an allegation that an employee violated one or more company policies or laws, it's important to...
Learning From an Investigation
When allegations of workplace misconduct arise, most company executives and HR professionals understand the importance of handling the investigation...
The Importance of a Civil and Professional Investigation
When a human resources professional or a supervisor/manager receives a complaint about employee misconduct, conducting a prompt, full, and fair...