Tag: Lucky Stores

A Harassment Investigation That Worked: What The Employer Did Right

By HR Daily Advisor Staff Sep 1, 1998 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: May 19, 2015

To defend yourself against a lawsuit by an employee terminated for sexual harassment or other misconduct, it’s essential to thoroughly investigate the accuser’s complaint, as the accompanying story illustrates. Here are the key steps Lucky Stores took which led the court to find it had acted properly before discharging the employee accused of harassment:

Managing Sexual Harassment Backlash: Employer Dodges Alleged Harasser’s Suit; Four Practical Strategies

By HR Daily Advisor Staff Sep 1, 1998 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: May 19, 2015

As employers are finding out all too often, getting tough and firing employees who harass other workers can bring on another big headache-a wrongful termination lawsuit. Although the California Supreme Court addressed this troublesome issue earlier this year, it’s been unclear exactly what steps you should take to protect yourself from being sued by an […]