Managing Employee Complaints: Avoiding Liability & Lawsuits
(Equipping Managers with Skills to Deal with Retaliation) When employees raise concerns, whether about discrimination, harassment, safety, or workplace policies, it is not just an HR issue; it is a leadership responsibility. How a manager responds in those first...
Avoiding Retaliation Claims: Best Practices for HR & Managers
Retaliation continues to be one of the most frequently filed charges with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and one of the most preventable. Retaliation occurs when an employer takes adverse action against an employee for engaging in a legally...
Independent Contractor vs. Employee: Are You Classifying Correctly?
If you work with contractors, now is a good time to double-check your classifications. As of January 2024, the Department of Labor is using a more expansive “economic realities” test that makes it easier for workers to be considered employees. This approach requires a...
Avoiding Employee Retaliation Claims
Retaliation claims are among the most common employment-related complaints. They occur when an employer takes adverse action against an employee for engaging in legally protected activity, such as filing a complaint, participating in an investigation, or reporting...