Kentucky attorney Thomas Clay, who represents the two women who claim former Kentucky state representative John Arnold sexually harassed them, says that Mr. Arnold’s resignation does not end the matter. Mr. Clay is not satisfied with the internal investigation conducted by … Continue reading
In my last post, I encouraged employers to anticipate and plan for discussions about race in the workplace following President Obama’s suggestion last week the workplace may be an appropriate forum in which to “convene a conversation about race.” Today, … Continue reading
Most employers and their regular counsel and HR managers are by now well aware of an employer’s legal duty to promptly, thoroughly and impartially investigate any complaint of perceived discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. They also generally understand that an employer … Continue reading
In this second of his two-part guest post, attorney Brit Weimer continues to help us uncloak the mystery that surrounds Employment Practices Liability [“EPL”] insurance and what triggers an employer’s obligation to report a claim to its carrier. You can … Continue reading
In 1925, the famed Scopes Monkey Trial occurred in Tennessee. The public feverishly debated whether evolution contradicted certain religious teachings and whether humans, viewed by many to be a superior lot, could be related in any respect to monkeys. A … Continue reading
While fact-finding investigations have long been a feature of good employer decision-making and dispute resolution, the importance of conducting and documenting prompt, thorough and objective investigations has increased over the past decade. This change is due, in part, to two … Continue reading
I am thrilled to be hosting the Employment Law Blog Carnival this month. For the uninitiated, this carnival is the brain child of Eric Meyer who writes The Employer Handbook and like the carnivals of old features a vast array … Continue reading
In July 2012, the National Labor Relations Board held that a blanket approach and policy requiring confidentiality during all internal workplace investigations violates employees’ concerted activity rights under Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). As a result, … Continue reading
At first blush, implementing an employee hotline and following-up on complaints might seem a simple endeavor. The recent $3.5 million federal jury award to an employee terminated after he reported illegal conduct by a supervisor demonstrates that employers must not … Continue reading
The EEOC today announced it will host a public meeting on Wednesday, March 20th at its headquarters in Washington, D.C. to discuss the Quality Control Plan it is developing. The Quality Control Plan is a part of the EEOC’s Strategic … Continue reading