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Who won this case? She sues over switch to less-desirable schedule


September 12, 2008 by Jim Giuliano
Posted in: Complaint investigation, Employment law, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Sexual harrassment, Who won?

In this real-life legal case, an employee who files a sexual-harassment complaint then gets ordered to work an unpopular, less-desirable schedule. The employee sues, claiming retaliation. Who won?

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Judge rules HR must be part of complaint process


April 18, 2008 by Jim Giuliano
Posted in: Communication, Complaint investigation, Employment law, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, policies

A federal court ruled against a company that seemingly had a solid process for employees who wanted to file complaints. The problem: HR wasn’t part of the process.

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Employers can beat bias claims and still pay for retaliation


March 12, 2008 by Jim Giuliano
Posted in: Complaint investigation, Employment law, Latest News & Views, Race discrimination

Can managers be found guilty of retaliating against an employee who’s filed a discrimination complaint that’s been proven untrue? You bet they can.

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