08/03/2011
The EEOC has an independent right to investigate discrimination claims and can expand investigations well beyond any initial complaint. For that reason, it’s important to proactively look for inadvertent discrimination in all your hiring and employment practices. Don’t wait for the EEOC or a state anti-bias agency to come snooping around.
08/01/2011
Q. A former employee recently filed an EEOC complaint against our company alleging race discrimination. As part of its investigation, the agency will be coming to our offices to interview employees. Do I have to make the employees available? As the HR director, should I sit in on the employee interviews?