Impartiality in Harassment Claims
When conducting harassment investigations, it is critical to maintaining impartiality. Harassment victims want to know that employers take their complaints seriously, but employees want to know that they will not be harshly judged without a fair process in place. Some ways that employers can maintain impartiality during this process include: Develop Clear Policies Policies should […]
Should You Review Employee Emails?
One of the difficult tasks of employers is to balance their own needs with the expectation of their employees’ privacy in the workplace. This issue may arise when dealing with employee email. Whether an employer decides to review its employees’ email often depends on the reason for doing so and the company’s policies regarding this matter. […]
Top Questions from First-Timers About Hiring an Independent Investigator
There are several questions that Treaty Oak ELG receives with regularity from organizations that have not previously hired or conducted investigations in their facilities. The questions stem primarily from a concern about meeting legal obligations and control of the process, and they are often related to obligations that they do not completely understand. The costs […]
