2006-07-30 14:58:40 · 5 answers · asked by rcdreamz 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
have strong policies against discrimination, communicate the policies well, have a zero tolerance policy (punish discrimination before it rises to a level that could be legally risky). Have objective ratings in advance for things like reviewing resumes and conducting interviews. Use objective, documented criteria for disciplinary actions and promotions and raises. Do not tolerate any offensive jokes in the workplace or any behavior that even looks like it might be racist or sexist or discriminatory in any way. conduct training for employees on nondiscrimination so everyone knows exactly what behavior there is allowed.
even if you do all this you still might get a complaint. use mediation (alternative dispute resolution) to prevent it from escalating to court.
2006-07-30 15:05:09 · answer #1 · answered by BonesofaTeacher 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I have investigated lots of discrimination cases, where employers get into trouble is in their failure to have a written and enforced policy. The best way to avoid trouble is the following.
Keep performance records on all employees so if you fire them you can confirm the legitimacy.
Establish a clear, written anti dicrimination Policy.
Make sure all employees read it and initial it so they have no excuse. (And to cover your own rear)
Make sure all reported allegations are investigated properly.
Make sure your policy is enforced with proper discipline.
If you do these things, it would be hard for anyone to prove discrimination on your part or allowing it to occur under your watch.
2006-07-30 22:50:39 · answer #2 · answered by C R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, that all sounds good, but we know it's not true. There's actually no way to protect yourself from discrimination charges, but the things they suggested will help reduce them. The simple fact is that some people will file charges whether they're legitimate or not. You just need to be prepared to deal with it. Sad but true.
2006-07-30 22:21:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being knowledgable of the Federal guidlines as well as local state guidlines.
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2006-07-30 22:01:05 · answer #4 · answered by UOPHXstudent 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is quite simple don't discriminate.
2006-07-30 22:02:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋