Sometimes a workplace harassment investigation can be like finding a needle in a haystack. At least they’re not always easy. But what’s important is that you prepare yourself as quickly as possible once the complaint comes in and at the same time do not rush to finish the investigation without looking at all the leads. … Read more
On January 25, 2018, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission released its Fiscal Year 2017 Enforcement and Litigation Data. The agency reports that it resolved 99,109 EEOC discrimination charges in the year ending September 30, 2017. The EEOC had a remaining charge workload of 61,621, the lowest year-end level in 10 years. Among other raw … Read more
On November 16, 2017, I presented a complimentary webinar on Investigating Workplace Harassment Complaints. For those who weren’t able to attend the live webinar, I’m happy to make it available for you to watch at your convenience. In the webinar, I discuss my Top 7 Tips for Investigating Workplace Harassment Complaints: Be Prompt and Thorough … Read more