Protecting Transgender and Non-Binary Workers: EEOC Standards and the Legal Fallout of Executive Action

In 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court held for the first time that Title VII’s protections against “sex” discrimination encompass discrimination on the basis of gender-identity and sexual orientation.  Just last year, the EEOC updated its Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace to expressly cover these protections.  

2025-06-09T15:31:27-07:00May 16th, 2025|

How Employers Can Prepare for ICE Audits and Raids: Tips for Compliance and Crisis Management

In today’s immigration enforcement environment, it is critical for employers to understand how to respond if Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) comes knocking.

2025-06-09T15:31:23-07:00May 16th, 2025|

Balancing Roles: Best Practices for Ensuring Neutrality as a Workplace Investigator Attorney

In the complex landscape of workplace investigations, neutrality and impartiality are non-negotiable. When attorneys step into the role of workplace investigator, they must temporarily shed their identity as advocates and advisors and adopt a fact-finder’s posture.

2025-06-09T15:31:16-07:00May 16th, 2025|

Understanding the Role of the Workplace Investigator: Debunking Common Misconceptions Among Plaintiffs’ Employment Attorneys

To foster a clearer understanding between investigators and attorneys, it’s important to unpack the key misconceptions and clarify the investigator’s actual role.

2025-06-09T15:31:31-07:00May 16th, 2025|

Funding Wildfire Prevention

 As the recent catastrophic wildfires in Los Angeles County have demonstrated, the risk of wildfires continues to threaten lives and property.  An effective wildfire prevention program requires regional cooperation between adjoining public entities and a dedicated source of funding.  As communities continue to engage in this work, we offer three funding models that have been used.

2025-05-13T15:02:55-07:00March 5th, 2025|

Karen Carrera’s “Gauging Credibility in Workplace Investigations: Best Practices”

Conducting workplace investigations can be a delicate and complex process. At its core is the challenge of determining the credibility of the individuals involved. Whether dealing with allegations of misconduct, harassment, or other workplace issues, ensuring a fair and impartial investigation is key to upholding justice and maintaining trust within the organization. Below, we outline best practices for assessing credibility effectively during workplace investigations.

2025-05-13T08:47:17-07:00December 23rd, 2024|

Karen Carrera’s “Investigating ‘He Said/She Said’ Harassment Allegations in Spanish-Speaking Workforces with Familial Ties”

Addressing harassment allegations in workplaces where the entire staff is Spanish-speaking and includes numerous family members presents unique challenges. These complexities necessitate culturally sensitive approaches and the involvement of Spanish-speaking investigators to ensure thorough and fair investigations.

2025-05-13T08:47:04-07:00December 23rd, 2024|
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