One of the most challenging issues you may have to confront in your business is sexual harassment allegations. While some acts are overt, others may prove more difficult to spot. As a business, you owe it to your employees to investigate all claims of harassment. When...
As a business executive, you understand the importance of recruiting and retaining capable employees. Workplace discrimination and sexual harassment undercut these objectives. While you personally would never discriminate against workers or harass employees, you...
If you have more than four employees, you probably have a legal obligation to verify the identities and legal work authorization of all your new hires. This requirement comes from a 1986 federal law, the Immigration Reform and Control Act. The I-9 process can seem...
As your company grows, so do employee-related issues. When a complaint includes harassment allegations, do you know what you should do? The law takes workplace harassment claims seriously, and so should you. Take a look at how you may want to traverse this sensitive...
The feeling of knowing you need to terminate an employee may leave you feeling uncertain and unmotivated to have a discussion. You may feel concerned about how the individual in question will react and what the impact may be on your brand and your reputation. Even...
There are a host of reasons for getting rid of an employee. Sexual harassment and violations of operating procedures are legitimate justifications for firing someone. Providing workers with a handbook reduces the odds of objectionable behavior occurring. It also...
