What pushes your buttons at work? This is not an idle question. Knowing the answer can determine your ultimate success and happiness at work. Why? Because this type of self-awareness is required before you can make a conscious choice of … Continue reading
In 2012, the Association of Workplace Investigators (“AWI”) released its Guiding Principles for Conducting Impartial Workplace Investigations. The AWI is a nonprofit with a stated mission “to promote and support workplace investigations as a distinct area of expertise and to … Continue reading
Concerned about sexual harassment charges, employers are wary of cupid’s arrow this Valentine’s Day and some of them are turning to “Love Contracts” or in lawyer terms – a Consensual Relationship Agreement. A Consensual Relationship Agreement is an effort to … Continue reading
Often, when faced with the need to investigate an employee’s complaint of harassment or discrimination, employers will ask their regular company counsel to investigate the allegation and defend the company if litigation ensues. The recent mistrial declared by Judge Adams … Continue reading
Confidentiality is fundamental to the mediation process. Without the promise of confidentiality, employers and employees would be much less likely to use the mediation process to resolve their disputes. Without the promise of confidentiality, mediation would not be nearly as … Continue reading