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Plain-English analysis from inside an active workplace-investigation practice. State mandate changes, EEOC enforcement trends, the Affirmative Defense, and the daily operating details that determine whether your defense actually holds when tested.
Negligent Hiring Is the Headline. Negligent Retention Is the Problem You Have to Solve
The Dorney Park negligent hiring lawsuit is a wake-up call, but the bigger risk for most employers is negligent retention.
Texas Sexual Harassment Law: What Small Employers Must Know About SB 45
Texas sexual harassment law now covers employers with a single employee. What SB 45 changed, and what small employers have to do about it.
Building Safer Ministries: Why Investigation Protocols Are a Strategic Imperative
Receiving a complaint is only the beginning. How a ministry responds determines whether the process protects people or compounds harm.
When Institutions Investigate Themselves, Accountability Disappears
A recent congressional vote is a reminder that self-policing rarely works. Not in government. Not in corporations.
Building Safer Ministries: Why Third-Party Reporting Is a Strategic Imperative
A safe ministry culture requires more than good intentions. It requires complaint pathways that people will actually use.
Building Safer Ministries: Why Harassment Prevention Training Is a Strategic Imperative
Harassment prevention training isn’t just a legal checkbox for ministries. It’s a practical step to protect people, reduce risk, and reinforce trust.
Why the Insurance Auto Auctions Race Harassment Settlement Matters to Your Business
Allowing race-based harassment while management ignored an employee's complaints resulted in a lawsuit settlement of $175,000 by Insurance Auto Auctions.
Why the Texas Ruling on Transgender Protections Matters Now
A Texas court vacated portions of the EEOC's 2024 harassment guidance. What still stands under Bostock, and what employers should do now.
Trump, the EEOC and the Impact on Employers
Following President Trump's re-election, the EEOC has undergone leadership changes, policy shifts, and a reassessment of its enforcement priorities.
The Benefits of a Strong Affirmative Defense to Allegations of Workplace Harassment
Workplace harassment or discrimination allegations can have significant legal, reputational, and financial consequences for organizations.
The Argument for Outsourcing Workplace Misconduct Investigations
Outsourcing workplace investigations to third-party professionals offers organizations numerous advantages, including time efficiency, immediate.
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: What Employers Need to Know (and Do) to Stay Compliant
Pregnancy accommodations have been in a legal gray area for years, leaving many employers and HR professionals uncertain about their responsibilities.
Navigating the Speak Out Act
In an era where transparency and accountability are more important than ever, the **Speak Out Act**, signed into law in December 2022, introduces new.
Key Elements of an Effective Workplace Harassment Prevention Program
An effective workplace harassment prevention program includes several critical components designed to foster a safe, respectful environment and minimize the.
The Role of Risk Mitigation in Addressing Workplace Harassment and Discrimination
Establishing a comprehensive risk mitigation program, such as a company’s Affirmative Defense, is a proven strategy for reducing claims of harassment and.
Application of Affirmative Defense in Workplace Discrimination Cases
In cases of workplace discrimination, the Affirmative Defense allows employers to defend against liability by demonstrating proactive efforts to prevent and.
American Apparel
American Apparel faced significant controversy in 2014 when founder and CEO Dov Charney was ousted due to numerous allegations of sexual misconduct.
CBS
In 2018, CBS faced intense scrutiny when CEO Les Moonves was accused of sexual misconduct.
HP
In 2010, HP CEO Mark Hurd resigned following a scandal that involved allegations of sexual harassment and expense report manipulation.
Papa Johns
In 2018, Papa John's founder John Schnatter stepped down after reports revealed he used a racial slur on a conference call, which led to public outrage and.
Uber
In 2017, Uber's CEO Travis Kalanick resigned amid multiple scandals, including allegations of systemic workplace harassment and discrimination.
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