Question: A staff member behaved inappropriately during a meeting. How do we document this incident? Answer: The best form of documentation is the meeting notes of your designated HR staff person, if present. Their notes should accurately capture details of the...
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Harassment accuser won’t sign a written statement?
Question: How do we still conduct a thorough harassment investigation when the accuser won't sign their name to a written statement? Answer: Your priority must be to ensure safety and fairness for everyone involved. Investigate Beyond the Statement. Even without a...
When to file an accident report for an injured employee
Question: One of our employees cut their hand on the edge of a broken filing cabinet at work. We asked if they wanted medical treatment, but they declined. Should we still have them fill out an accident report? Answered by the HR Experts: Yes, even if the employee...