As someone who commenced facilitating sexual harassment prevention training long before it was required in California, and who conducts sexual and other workplace harassment investigations – I am in the throes of two as I write this post for two separate companies – it’s always a good idea to remember the “how-to’s,“ and where they…
People meet, date, mate, get married, and break-up in the workplace all the time. After all, we are humans: We are attracted to others, whether at school, in social settings, or at work. And, although it’s true that some organizations have policies strictly prohibiting any form of fraternizing, these policies rarely work: dating and mating…
This blog addresses Part II of the ABC’s of investigations – an important, timely and fact-filled topic. As a refresher, in last week’s blog, seven items were set out on what the employer should consider: The investigation must be undertaken soon after the complaint is made; The investigation must be neutral; A decision on how…
1998 was a banner year for sexual harassment matters: Five cases were heard by the Supreme Court, all five of which are foundational for the journey that continues today. The two that are relevant to employee investigations are Burlington Industries vs. Ellerth, and Faraghar vs. the City of Boca Raton.While both cases discuss the offending…