Investigating Harassment: An Unhappy Employee is Not Necessarily a Harassed Employee

By Jeffery R. Smith
HR Reporter

Employers have a duty to protect employees from harassment and discrimination. If they don’t, it can lead to a poisoned work environment that can make workers miserable, less productive — and even contemplating legal action.

This means if an employer becomes aware of potential harassment and discrimination — either through a direct complaint or other means — it needs to take action. However, feeling like being harassed and actually being harassed can be different things. Read More...