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Crawford Supreme Court Decision Emphasizes the Need for Thorough and Well-Documented Investigations
The Crawford case highlights critical lessons to be learned regarding workplace investigations, including the need to effectively handle the original complaint as well as additional complaints that may emerge during an investigation.
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Economic Downturn Results in Unprecedented
Spike in Discrimination Claims
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has reported a 15% jump in the filing of discrimination claims in fiscal 2008. Age Discrimination claims showed the biggest increase – up 28.7%, while retaliation complaints came second at a rise of 22.6. Discrimination claims are at their highest levels since the EEOC was established in 1965.
Supreme Court Expands Ability to Sue in
Sexual Harassment Investigations
The Supreme Court has ruled that employees fired for cooperating in sexual harassment investigations may sue for retaliation.
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Supreme Court Weighs In on Retaliation
The Supreme Court has ruled that employees fired for cooperating in sexual harassment investigations may sue for retaliation.