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It starts without warning. An employee comes to you with a serious workplace complaint. Maybe it’s about a manager. Maybe it’s about one of your best long-term employees. Your first reaction may be: “Why would I want to bring someone in to investigate my own company?...
When an employee challenges discipline or employment termination, employers sometimes rely on what courts call the “honest belief” rule. The basic idea is straightforward: If the employer honestly believed the employee engaged in misconduct, the employer may use this...
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Disparate impact discrimination is no longer abstract in New Jersey. New rules clarify how neutral employment policies can still create legal exposure based on their real-world effects.
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When should your company bring in an outside, neutral workplace investigator? Learn when it’s time to seek outside help, and why doing so can protect both your business and your people.