Employee Relations

Keep track of disciplinary timing in case employee alleges continuing violations

06/09/2016

Employees who allege they have been retaliated against for engaging in some form of protected activity don’t have long to sue. If an employee works for a government agency and alleges that his First Amendment right to free speech has been violated, the lawsuit must begin within three years.

Make it easy for judges to take your side

06/08/2016

Generally, judges hate having to second-guess management actions. An employer’s decision typically stands if it sounds at all plausible and honest.

How to separate vital info in email chatter

06/07/2016

Here are best practices to follow in order to avoid creating long, complicated email threads that bury important information.

Investigate all claims of reverse discrimination

06/03/2016

No matter how unlikely you think the complaint may be, investigate every hostile environment claim, including allegations of reverse discrimination.

Union: New cellphone rule at college violates privacy

06/01/2016

Instructors, especially adjuncts, often use personal cellphones to do their work. Those devices may now be subject to search by public-college employers in Minnesota under a new rule.

7 situations you should document every time

05/27/2016

Thorough and accurate HR documentation is what wins lawsuits.

Document all the details when disciplining

05/19/2016

Skipping careful analysis in discipline investigations is a bad idea.

How to Document Employee Performance

05/19/2016

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Coaching your team from the sidelines

05/16/2016

When our teams need to perform at their peak, we need to guide them from the sidelines.

Document each step of every investigation

05/13/2016

As soon as you hear a supervisor complain that an employee isn’t performing well, start keeping detailed records of your efforts to investigate.