Settling Harassment Lawsuits

Do Companies Usually Try to Settle Harassment Claims Outside of Court?

Although there is greater awareness of the problem of sexual harassment in the workplace, many employees from all walks of life continue to report it across all industries. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission reported 26,699 charges of sexual harassment in 2018. Of these claims, just 7% settled, with $14 million recovered by accusers. A considerable Read More

What Employee Handbooks Should Have

What Employment Laws Must I Include in an Employee Handbook?

Businesses of all sizes can benefit from issuing employee handbooks, but it’s often smaller businesses that go without one. Small businesses can benefit from employee handbooks because they’re a useful tool for laying out crucial policies that staff can refer to when needed, rather than answering questions and determining solutions on a case-by-case basis. These Read More