Halloween Harassment
As reported in Corporate Counsel, office Halloween parties can be a nightmare for in-house and other employment lawyers. Costume choices can raise various discrimination and harassment issues —...
View ArticleCupid in the Office
Office romance is an inevitability, and sometimes a headache for employers. Prohibiting office relationships is virtually impossible, but the right policy and “love contract” can protect at least the...
View ArticleConfidentiality Agreements in the Spotlight (Along with Herman Cain)
The situation with Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain has not only put the spotlight on him (though not in the way he wants), but it also has drawn interest to confidentiality agreements in...
View ArticleHalloween Harassment
As reported in Corporate Counsel, office Halloween parties can be a nightmare for in-house and other employment lawyers. Costume choices can raise various discrimination and harassment issues —...
View ArticleContracts on Love?
When love is in the office air, employers should take heed and whip out a love contract! Romantic relationships between employees are not all hearts and flowers: they pose a substantial risk for...
View ArticleWhen Paramour Preference Is Problematic
With love in the air on this Valentine’s Day, here’s a friendly reminder to keep it under check in the workplace. Preferring a lover over others at work may be a natural inclination, but it can lead to...
View ArticleAction Plan for Handling Harassment Claims
Just in case employers have forgotten how critical it is to avoid and properly handle harassment claims, the recent $1.5 million settlement against JPMorgan should serve as a reminder. Advise all...
View ArticleConducting a Fair Workplace Investigation
Every employment attorney at some point will be asked either to conduct or assist with a workplace investigation. Attorneys taking on this role will need to act as a neutral fact finder and refrain...
View Article10 Tips for Workplace Investigation Interviews
Given the employer’s duty to “take all reasonable steps” to prevent discrimination, harassment, and other unlawful practices (Govt C §12940(h)(5), (k); 29 CFR §1604.11(d)), employment lawyers can...
View ArticleChecklist: What to Include in Anti-Harassment Policies
Employers not only may be held liable for workplace harassment, but they have the potential for separate liability for not taking reasonable steps to prevent the harassment from occurring. Govt C...
View Article6 Things Every CA Employer Should Know About Sexual Harassment Prevention...
The recent allegations of sexual harassment against Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein has renewed awareness of sexual harassment issues in the American public, and hopefully in American employers....
View ArticleChecklist for Employers Conducting Misconduct Investigations
Whenever an employer learns of employee behavior that’s inappropriate, unlawful, or violates company policies, it’s time to investigate. California law may require an employer investigation (e.g., for...
View ArticleCupid in the Office
Office romance is an inevitability, and sometimes a headache for employers. Prohibiting office relationships is virtually impossible, but the right policy and “love contract” can protect at least the...
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