Author Archives: Bill Knowlton
As companies and employers face more economic pressure to their business model, some companies may find it tempting to “cut corners” in the HR department, or turn a blind eye to potentially questionable practices. Aside from being bad business, such practices carry with it the potential for substantial legal exposure in the form of a [...]
Pros and Cons of Recording Conversations. By Steve Taylor. ©2011 SHRM. All rights reserved. It’s easier than ever to record a conversation without anyone knowing that it’s being done. Most smart phones, many cell phones and even some mp3 players have an audio feature called “voice memo” or something similar. On an Apple iPhone, for [...]
If you are an employer, your internal policies and procedures regarding sexual harassment complaints – and how those policies are implemented – can make the difference between a small, internal investigation to a six-figure litigation liability. As an employer, we recommend instituting a zero-tolerance policy for sexual harassment, and a prohibition against interoffice romance. Also, [...]
