
A Short Guide to Creating a Workplace Harassment Policy and Program
Workplace harassment can undermine a person’s dignity. It can prevent workers from doing their jobs effectively. Workplace harassment, left unchecked, has the potential to escalate
Workplace harassment can undermine a person’s dignity. It can prevent workers from doing their jobs effectively. Workplace harassment, left unchecked, has the potential to escalate
Only material facts need to be established. To understand what facts are material, we need to know the definition of workplace harassment. In most jurisdictions,
Put your subject at ease. It’s an interview not an interrogation. Before formally beginning, greet your subject pleasantly. Engage in small talk; the weather or
An effective investigation gathers sufficient evidence to prove or disprove the material facts leading to a conclusion as to whether or not workplace harassment occurred.
Direct Leading directly to the fact in issue. Direct evidence includes: Statements by the parties and witnesses who were present. “Eye witnesses” or persons who
Records of all interviews should be retained and maintained. Digital audio recorders are relatively inexpensive and have the advantage of playback, track marking (noting the
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