09/28/2011
Employers can shorten the time employees have to sue by stipulating uniform claims timeframes that cover all disputes. However, you must be very specific about what’s covered.
09/28/2011
Employers are liable for the discrimination perpetuated by supervisors unless they can show that, before accepting a supervisor’s termination recommendation, they conducted an independent investigation. Employers that don’t conduct a truly independent investigation—including allowing the subordinate to present his version of events—can still be liable.