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Conn Maciel Carey LLP

Common Questions in Evaluating a Whistleblower Complaint Filed with OSHA

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In FY 2023, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) received 3,243 Whistleblower complaints filed under various statutes’ anti-retaliation provisions. OSHA is charged with investigating alleged retaliation...more

Oppenheimer Investigations Group

Understanding Unconscious Biases in Workplace Investigations

Unconscious biases, including implicit and cognitive biases, are pervasive in our daily lives and can significantly impact our decisions, even when we strive to be fair and objective. For workplace investigators, recognizing...more

Holland & Hart - Employers' Lawyers

A Shoddy Investigation Is Not Retaliatory

When an employee complains of discrimination or harassment, companies often investigate the matter. Doing so allows a company to address alleged improper behavior and it may allow the company to avoid potential liability –...more

Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP

Strategies for Ensuring Effective Workplace Investigations

Employers are often faced with complaints of harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and other kinds of misconduct. While no two investigations are identical, specific strategies exist to help conduct effective workplace...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

Workplace Investigations – One Size Does Not Fit All

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Over the last few years, employers have faced new and expanded obligations under state and federal employment laws relating to prohibition of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in the workplace. These changes stem...more

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EEOC and US Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division Partner to Enhance Enforcement

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Last week, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the US Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to encourage enhanced law enforcement and greater...more

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