Articles by Rachel Ablin, Esq.

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.

The news in the U.S. over the past several weeks has been dominated by sexual assault and sexual harassment allegations against Hollywood...

Every internal investigation into allegations of misconduct or wrongdoing should be handled carefully. However, when someone within your...

Allegations of workplace misconduct can occur in any organization, in any industry. In investigating the merits of such allegations, companies need...

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...

When allegations of workplace misconduct arise, most company executives and HR professionals understand the importance of handling the investigation...

When a human resources professional or a supervisor/manager receives a complaint about employee misconduct, conducting a prompt, full, and fair...

As any employer who has ever faced litigation stemming from allegations of harassment will tell you, having internal harassment policies, procedures...

The possibility of errors is present in every employment investigation; after all, as long as there is human involvement in any way, errors are...

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...