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ARTICLE · 01 FEBRUARY 2005
Ten Things to Avoid During Workplace Investigations
Rothgerber Johnson & Lyons LLP
Failure to investigate a complaint of discrimination or harassment can lead to liability under the anti-discrimination laws. Moreover, the employer can be held liable for punitive damages because of management's failure to investigate. Courts have found that no investigation can be evidence that the employer acted with "malice or reckless indifference" to the employee's federally protected rights.
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