by Shawn Larry | Sep 3, 2024 | Workplace investigations
The recent ruling in Bailey v. San Francisco District Attorney’s Office by the California Supreme Court establishes how allegations, particularly those relating to racial harassment, should be approached: even an isolated, single instance of racial misconduct...
by Shawn Larry | Aug 14, 2024 | Workplace investigations
Understanding and effectively addressing instances of retaliation within an organization in California is crucial for maintaining a positive work environment and preventing potential legal and financial liability. It is important to proactively address and resolve any...
by Shawn Larry | Jul 29, 2024 | Workplace investigations
In response to the increasing incidents of workplace violence across the state, the California Legislature is committed to promote workplace safety. This resulted in Senate Bill (SB) 553, which became effective on July 1, 2024, and requires California employers to be...
by Shawn Larry | Jul 15, 2024 | Workplace investigations
When employee complaints arise related to discrimination, harassment, or retaliation, California employers are legally obligated to investigate. Oftentimes, organizations seek an external resource to ensure that the workplace investigation is not only prompt and...
by Shawn Larry | Jun 26, 2024 | Workplace investigations
For some California employers, handling workplace investigations is challenging due to their HR representatives’ lack of sufficient expertise to conduct thorough, prompt, and impartial employee complaint investigations. In California, organizations must follow a...
by Shawn Larry | Jun 11, 2024 | Workplace investigations
California employers are required to create workplaces free from unlawful discrimination and are obligated to take all reasonable steps to prevent discrimination from occurring and to promptly correct any discriminatory conduct. However, discrimination in the...
