9 Steps a Company Must Take After a Sexual Harassment Claim is Made
Our employer has an ethical and legal obligation to take sexual harassment claims seriously and investigate the charges thoroughly. Unfortunately, 39% of employees do not report sexual harassment in the workplace for fear that management will not handle the claim effectively. Your employer should take all sexual harassment complaints seriously and follow these steps to ensure that they are handling the claim in an appropriate manner. 1. Hire a Lawyer Employers should hire legal counsel. Sexual harassment claims can lead to substantial monetary settlements and serious liability. 2. Notify the Board of Directors The board of directors should be notified. It is important that they hear it from management, instead of from the news. 3. Treat the Complainant with Dignity
Understanding the Family Medical Leave Act
Life can often be unpredictable, and unfortunately, medical events can derail our lives. Without certain protections, many employees would lose their jobs if they took substantial time off to care for a child, themselves, or a family member. Fortunately, the federal government enacted the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), which is a federal law that requires employers to provide certain employees under certain circumstances up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year. Learn more about how FMLA can help you keep your job and take care of those who need you most. Family Medical Leave Act FMLA allows employees to take unpaid leave for family or medical reasons. Additionally, this law requires that employers allow employees on
When Nothing Gets Done After Filing Your Sexual Harassment Complaint
After weeks, or maybe even months, you finally had enough and worked up the courage to make a sexual harassment complaint at your place of employment. After making your official complaint at work, much to your surprise, nothing happened. If you find yourself the victim of sexual harassment, have made an official complaint either to a supervisor or your human resources department, and no action has been taken, it is time to equip yourself with knowledge and counsel for your next steps. Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Under federal and California state law, you have the right to work in a safe environment, free from sexual harassment. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is responsible for enforcing federal laws
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