Handling Off-Duty Misconduct
The concept of off-duty misconduct and any on-duty punishment that may occur can sometimes be a slippery slope.
Helping Organizations with Employee Concern
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Hostile work environments
..If not investigated and abated by the employer, can lead to litigation against the employer.
No Gossip Policies
Gossip has a funny way of turning a perfectly friendly workplace into a hostile one. In line with harassment and bullying, gossip can covertly take hold and merely become part of the culture.
Firing an Individual for Poor, but Undocumented, Performance
In some situations, an employee may become undesirable to retain in the current position. However, an employer may not have documented the poor performance and may be hesitant to terminate the employee due to fear of litigation.
Should You Review Employee Emails?
One of the difficult tasks of employers is to balance their own needs with the expectation of their employees' privacy in the workplace.
Impartiality in Harassment Claims
When conducting harassment investigations, it is critical to maintaining impartiality. Harassment victims want to know that employers take their complaints seriously
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Top Questions from First-Timers About Hiring an Independent Investigator
There are several questions that the Lynch Law Firm receives with regularity from organizations that have not previously hired or conducted investigations in their facilities.
English-Only Rules Can Create a Hostile Work Environment
A diverse workforce is one of the cornerstones of American life. This nation has grown and prospered through the hard work, innovation, and creativity of a diverse population of immigrants.
Lopez vs. Kempthorne: Americans with Disabilities
The Americans with Disabilities Act is a civil rights law that protects people with disabilities from discrimination.
Hugging in The Workplace
For some, a friendly hug might be just that, a friendly hug, but for people who are the recipients of unwarranted affection, a hug is much more than that, it is the violation of personal boundaries in the workplace.