Family responsibility discrimination, also called caretaker discrimination, is an emerging area of employment law and a concern for employers that seek to comply with a complex series of evolving laws. To assist in preventing or defeating claims of family responsibility discrimination, prudent employers should follow this How To.
An employer may use this form to fully investigate an employee's claim when an employee seeks to file a complaint for harassment, potentially reducing the employer's liability. Harassment in the workplace reduces employee morale, harms an employer's reputation and exposes an employer to significant legal exposure.
HR guidance on preventing and responding to workplace harassment, including instituting a policy, providing training to employees and supervisors, and immediately investigating harassment complaints.