Discipline / Investigations

Make it easy for judges to take your side

06/08/2016

Generally, judges hate having to second-guess management actions. An employer’s decision typically stands if it sounds at all plausible and honest.

Investigate all claims of reverse discrimination

06/03/2016

No matter how unlikely you think the complaint may be, investigate every hostile environment claim, including allegations of reverse discrimination.

7 situations you should document every time

05/27/2016

Thorough and accurate HR documentation is what wins lawsuits.

Document all the details when disciplining

05/19/2016

Skipping careful analysis in discipline investigations is a bad idea.

How to Document Employee Performance

05/19/2016

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Document each step of every investigation

05/13/2016

As soon as you hear a supervisor complain that an employee isn’t performing well, start keeping detailed records of your efforts to investigate.

False complaints? You must discipline

05/12/2016

Plenty of employees have lots of legal savvy—enough to believe that filing a complaint might amount to a “get out of jail free” card.

Act fast to shut down bosses who insult, demean and harass their subordinates

05/10/2016

Are you hearing complaints that a particular manager is insulting subordinates to the point where it might be considered harassment? Don’t ignore the situation.

4 tips for responding to employee rants and raves

05/10/2016

Disciplinary and termination meetings are emotionally charged events that carry the potential for legal troubles.

When it comes to discipline, details matter–and so does consistency and fairness

05/03/2016

Employers that discipline workers consistently and fairly hardly ever get sued. On the rare occasions they do face a lawsuit, they don’t often lose.