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Short Takes: Investigations
June 2008
What do we do when we've completed an internal investigation and the alleged wrongdoer just denies the allegation, leaving us with a "he said, she said" problem? . . . more

You're the Expert: How Can I Avoid Family Responsibility Discrimination Claims?
May 2008
I'm hearing more and more about "family responsibility discrimination," and I'm worried that employees will start suing under this theory. How should I treat workers who are parents and caregivers so I can avoid accusations of discrimination? . . . more

You're the Expert: What Should We Do with Supervisors Who Are in Relationships with Subordinates?
March 2008
We have two supervisors who appear to be in relationships with subordinates. How do we approach them, and what should we say? . . . more

Harassment: What Is the Best Response When I Get a 'Hint' That Inappropriate Behavior Is Occurring in the Workplace?
March 2008
I've gotten hints and heard rumors through the grapevine about inappropriate activity going on in my company. In one case, a manager is allegedly "hitting on" a subordinate, and in another case, apparently employees are making fun of a co-worker on their project team because she is African-American. I don't have any evidence or corroboration, and no one has complained. Do I wait and observe, or should I act? How should I proceed? . . . more

You're the Expert: How Can I Stop the Tradition of Teasing and Pranks in Our Workplace?
December 2007
A recent question: Our workplace has a tradition of teasing and pranks. "All in good fun," say the workers, but I think there are harassment suits building up in some employees' minds as this continues. How can I get the message across to stop this behavior? Here's what you had to say . . . more

Sexual Harassment: Can Third Parties Sue for Harassment?
November 2007
We've got two situations in which third parties are complaining about sexual harassment. In one case, an office couple is "carrying on" in front of another employee who is complaining about a "hostile environment." In the other case . . . more

You're the Expert: A Recent Question
November 2007
That radio character, Don Imus, who got fired for his inappropriate comments? I think I've got a few Imuses in my company. How do I get the "good ol' boys" to toe the line and stop with their insensitive jokes and actions . . . more

Download: Workplace Investigations in California: Responding to Employee Complaints and Addressing Misconduct

Workplace investigations into various issues, from safety violations to sexual harassment, are one of the most important tasks that HR conducts, yet they are often mishandled--with disastrous consequences. To help employers better manage the challenging role of conducting investigations, we have prepared this Special Report . . . more

Bulletin: California sexual harassment regs finally approved
August 2007
On July 18, after much delay and many revisions, the California Office of Administrative Law (OAL) approved regulations relating to A.B. 1825, California's mandatory sexual harassment training law. The regulations . . . more

Civil Rights: Do We Have to Offer Breastfeeding Stations?
August 2007
One of our employees who has recently returned to work after giving birth says that we have to give her a special room and special breaks to express milk. This would hurt our productivity. Do we have to allow this? . . . more

Privacy: Can We Control or Ban Personal Items Displayed at Employee Workstations?
February 2008
We've never had any rules about decorating personal workspaces and never had any problems. But recently, some issues have come up and I think we need a policy. For example, an employee reported that a valuable item was stolen from her desk while she was at a meeting. Another employee complained about a swimsuit calendar and suggestive cartoons posted in a co-worker's cubicle. How do we set a policy that clarifies what employees may and may not do, or do you recommend just banning sexually suggestive personal items altogether? Are there any employee privacy issues we need to worry about? . . . more

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