Posts Tagged training
Washington Law Updates for September 2009
Posted by Cheryl Angeletti-Harris in Law Updates on September 23rd, 2009
EEOC Settles Sexual Harassment and Retaliation Suit Against Lowe’s Home Improvement
On August 20, 2009, Lowe’s Home Improvement settled a sexual harassment and retaliation suit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) on behalf of three employees at its Longview, Washington store for $1.72 million. EEOC v. Lowe’s Home Improvement Warehouse Inc., W.D. Wash., No. 08-331 [...]
Should I Hire An Independent Contractor?
Posted by Cheryl Angeletti-Harris in Human Resources on August 5th, 2009
In tough economic times, employers look for ways to be more efficient and profitable. This may mean taking a closer look at hiring an independent contractor. An independent contractor is a person/business who contracts to perform services for others but doesn’t have the legal status of an employee. Employers will need to weigh the pros [...]
How to Minimize the Risk of Workplace Retaliation Claims
Posted by Cheryl Angeletti-Harris in Retaliation on June 24th, 2009
Courts have held that in workplace retaliation claims, if an employer’s adverse action would deter a reasonable person from making a complaint or assisting in a complaint, then it constitutes illegal retaliation.
Difficulties arise when discipline is necessary because an employee is engaged in both misconduct and in protected activity. So when imposing discipline, an employer [...]
Workplace Investigations – The Basics
Posted by Cheryl Angeletti-Harris in Workplace Investigations on June 15th, 2009
As a business or organization, you must be prepared to conduct a prompt and thorough workplace investigation anytime an employee alleges wrongdoing by the company or by another employee. Being able to show that a prompt and thorough investigation was done may make the difference between winning and losing before the EEOC or a court.
The [...]
