Over the last two months, we have discussed how an employee's claims of sexual harassment can affect your company. We covered tips on how to handle the complaints and provided tips on how to investigate claims and train management. Even in the best-handled of cases,...
Year: 2015
What kind of training on sexual harassment do managers need?
Over the past few weeks, we have discussed how employers should respond to complaints about sexual harassment. In most cases, it is easier for an employer to make it clear from the beginning that sexual harassment isn't permissible. One way that employers can do this...
Responding to a sexual harassment complaint against you
Sexual harassment in the workplace is something that can cripple an organization. Over the past few weeks, we have given employers some tips for dealing with complaints of sexual harassment. One point that we haven't yet discussed is how to handle complaints of sexual...
Tips for dealing with sexual harassment complaints
Over the past few weeks, we have discussed several factors about how you should deal with a sexual harassment complaint that is made by an employee. Most of the information in those posts was regarding the steps you should take to address the complaint. It is equally...
Protect employees from retaliation after harassment complaint
Employers must respond to sexual harassment complaints in a manner that meets the standards for investigation. A thorough investigation and appropriate actions can help to protect your business, let employees know without a doubt that sexual harassment won't be...
How should I react when an employee files complaints?
Our previous two blog posts have been about how to respond to a complaint about sexual harassment in your company. The steps you take after the complaint is made are all important. Just as important is your reaction when you learn of the allegations. Should I promise...
Respond in the proper manner to sexual harassment complaints
As we discussed last week, sexual harassment complaints have to be handled right away. Any delays in sexual harassment investigations can lead to serious problems for the business. When you address any sexual harassment complaint, you must ensure that you take the...
Employers must take appropriate action after harassment complaint
Employers have to take complaints of workplace harassment seriously. While it is impossible for an employer to control every action of every employee, it is vital that every company has an established plan to deal with workplace harassment complaints. Under no...
Storm water runoff and drainage litigation is often complex
Taking care of the environment is something that is a major concern. For many businesses, and some individuals, the environmental concern has special effects. In some cases, concern for the environment places a burden on a property owner to ensure that pollution from...
The Supreme Court hears only a fraction of cases each year
When someone isn't happy with a decision by a court, they will sometimes say they will take their case all the way to the Supreme Court. That is exactly what happens in some cases, but in other cases, the Supreme Court won't hear that particular case. Learning about...
