By Trüpp Workplace investigations are crucial for organizations to uphold integrity, foster a safe and respectful environment, and mitigate risks. By promptly addressing allegations of misconduct, discrimination, or harassment, employers demonstrate a commitment to fairness and accountability. They help [...]
By Audra Hedberg, PHR, PHRca, SHRM-CP, Senior Compliance Consultant at Trüpp Workplace investigations are an important part of mitigating organizational risk and maintaining compliance with employment law. Our recent article, When to conduct a workplace investigation, provides valuable information [...]
By Trüpp Starting July 1, 2024, California employers are subject to new workplace violence training requirements designed to enhance employee safety and ensure comprehensive prevention strategies are in place. This new legislation does not include an implementation grace period, [...]
5 reasons your company should be providing harassment training. By Audra Hedberg, Trüpp. There are many reasons for an employer to prioritize providing harassment training to their employees. Because of the legal ramifications, risk mitigation may be the first thought [...]
A Step-by-step guide for addressing allegations of misconduct Workplace investigations are essential for mitigating organizational risk, addressing employee complaints, and maintaining a harmonious work environment. This guide provides a step-by-step process for conducting a thorough investigation. Contents Step 1. [...]
By Audra Hedberg, PHR, PHRca, SHRM-CP, Senior Compliance Consultant at Trüpp It's been a productive week, and you're just a few hours from sailing into the perfect weekend when you hear a knock at your door. A sense of [...]
Six indicators that warrant a workplace investigation By Audra Hedberg, PHR, PHRca, SHRM-CP, Senior Compliance Consultant at Trüpp and Elizabeth Berg As a business owner, manager, or human resources professional, it is important to recognize “red flags” that could [...]
By Demi Hanes, Trüpp. “The CROWN Coalition is dedicated to the advancement of anti-discrimination legislation across the United States, starting with the state of California, and now in the states of New York and New Jersey. The Coalition and [...]
A report compiled and released by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Select Task Force on the Study of Harassment in the Workplace concluded that preventing workplace harassment requires a holistic approach comprised of a combination of critical [...]
By Elizabeth Berg, eLearning Program Manager, Trüpp. We’ve received variations of this question a lot in recent years. The #MeToo movement, followed by several states passing anti-sexual harassment laws, has made workplace harassment training an important topic for employers [...]
By Calvin Gower, Trüpp. Harassment claims have long-term consequences Anyone who has been paying the slightest attention over the last few years knows that a single cry of discrimination or harassment will send your organization’s reputation into a tailspin. [...]
As you are probably aware by now, both New York State and New York City have passed comprehensive sexual harassment prevention laws. There are a number of requirements associated with these laws and each has its own set of [...]
By Demi Hanes, Trüpp. What is harassment? “Harassment is a form of employment discrimination that violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, (ADEA), and the Americans with Disabilities [...]
By Elizabeth Berg, Trüpp. “If I had limited assets to improve the climate of any organization, I would invest ninety-five percent of them in middle managers. These are the people who make all of the difference in the day [...]
By Calvin Gower, Trüpp. Harassment is illegal on a federal level, meaning that no matter the location of an organization, employers benefit from having policies and training programs in place. By making this a priority, businesses are establishing a [...]
By Elizabeth Berg, Trüpp. R-E-S-P-E-C-T, find out what it means to… your employees. As the labor market and social climate evolve, employees are more willing to speak up or leave a job where they don’t feel respected. With that [...]
By Elizabeth Berg, Trüpp. Ignorance is not always bliss, especially when it comes to workplace harassment. Understanding and identifying potential risks and proactively implementing prevention tactics can help prevent harassment in your workplace. Based on a report with data [...]
By Calvin Gower, Trüpp. With the new year well under way, it’s a good time to check in on the key employment law trends that are driving workplace policy. There are some common themes that have emerged, including equal pay, [...]
By Calvin Gower, Trüpp. Trüpp announces the recent launch of its online harassment training course that meets the training requirements of the newly implemented New York State and New York City anti-sexual harassment laws. Trüpp’s New York Anti-Sexual Harassment training [...]
By Calvin Gower, Trüpp. The foundation for creating a respectful workplace starts with leadership modeling the right values and establishing a framework of policies, training, and performance expectations based on those values. Sustaining a deeply-ingrained culture of respect, however, relies [...]
By Calvin Gower, Trüpp. Trüpp has launched a set of online innovative training courses on the topic of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in the workplace. With recent media attention on sexual harassment cases and legal trends requiring anti-harassment training, we [...]
By Calvin Gower, Trüpp. Oregon Business consults Trüpp as an expert resource in a recently published article on sexual harassment. The insightful article, More companies confront sexual harassment, explores the topic of sexual harassment in the workplace through a one-on-one [...]
By Calvin Gower, Trüpp. Building a workplace culture fueled by respect goes beyond a no-tolerance policy. It takes a combined effort from leadership and each employee to create an environment where individuals are treated appropriately. This set of articles [...]
By Calvin Gower, Trüpp. As the CEO of Uber steps down following a flurry of complaints, a revealing investigation, and cultural issues, we are reminded of what happens when HR is overly influenced by internal culture and takes a biased [...]
