Category Archives: Workplace Investigation
How to Handle Being Sued by an Employee
For many employers, few things are more stressful than learning that an employee has filed a lawsuit. Whether the claim involves discrimination, retaliation, unpaid wages, or breach of contract, the experience can feel overwhelming. How you respond in those first few days can make a significant difference in the outcome of the case. Staying… Read More »
Is Employee Sexual Harassment Training Mandatory for My Business?
Sexual harassment is a type of illegal sex discrimination under both state and federal law. An employer can be held liable not only for its own acts of sexual harassment, but in some cases acts of sexual harassment committed by employees/managers as well. To protect both your business and employees, it is imperative that… Read More »
Complaints in the Workplace: When Should an Employer Conduct a Workplace Investigation?
If you are an employer who has received a complaint from an employee, you likely have an obligation under the law to conduct a prompt and thorough investigation of claims of these claims as soon as possible. In this article, we use the term “employer” to mean Human Resources or senior management. For example,… Read More »