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Trends in Workplace Investigations
As with food, music, and lexicon, different trends in workplace investigations emerge over time. As your partner for tailored solutions to workplace issues, we keep apprised of what topics are taking center stage so your company can be prepared. In California, it is...
Why Employers Should Care About Workplace Complaints
When a business receives a workplace complaint, it is tempting to avoid action and hope that it goes away on its own (if only!). While digging into a sticky situation may not be enjoyable, ignoring the complaint can lead to extensive legal problems. It’s important for...
Top 5 Reasons to Hire an Outside Investigator
When confronted with an employee complaint of discrimination, harassment or retaliation, employers have a duty under the law to investigate the complaint and take prompt remedial action to end the misconduct. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (the “EEOC”)...
Is Your Business or Professional Life Out of Alignment?
Imagine that uncomfortable, immobile feeling you get when your back or neck is out and you’re having pain simply moving through your day. If you’re like most folks, you’ll take corrective action, i.e., make an appointment with your chiropractor for an adjustment of...
Uptick in Covid Liability Shield Laws: Employer Immunity from Covid-Related Claims?
In reality? Probably not the kind you’re hoping for. A growing number of states (30+) have enacted some form of legal protections for employers from Covid-related liability claims either through legislation or executive orders, in response to employer’s legitimate...
Aecus Law Pulse: American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)
The recently enacted American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) includes several important provisions; for employers here are 3 key takeaways: Free incentives to provide virus-related paid time off to employees: ARPA extends employees’ access to paid leave under the Families...
Open House Recap
On February 24, 2021, Aecus Law hosted its first Virtual Open House with the dual purpose of introducing Aecus Law and facilitating an open discussion about what clients currently need most from external workplace investigators. Given the constraints we have all been...
It’s Time To Overhaul the Employee Handbook
The COVID-19 pandemic may permanently change the landscape of the workplace, which means that workplace policies will need to change to reflect that new landscape. There has been much speculation about whether employees who have been working remotely through the...