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3 dangerous myths supervisors have about sexual harassment


August 1, 2008 by Jim Giuliano
Posted in: Behavior, Communication, Complaint investigation, Discipline, Employment law, Sexual harrassment, Special Report, Supervisors


Sad to say, most charges of sexual harassment grow out of some common misunderstandings about what the danger signs are. Time and time again,  supervisors use those misunderstandings as a defense — and companies pay for it.

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Who won this case? Employees banned from dating


May 23, 2008 by Jim Giuliano
Posted in: Behavior, Discipline, Employment law, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Managers, Who won?, policies

In this real-life case, a supervisor got fired for violating the company policy on dating subordinates. He sued the company, claiming invasion of privacy. Who won?

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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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