Employers: Act Quickly in Light of Sexual Harassment Claims
Modern workplaces can be energetic, chaotic environments. Business is moving faster than ever and companies are expected to respond accordingly. There is no doubt that there is a high premium placed on efficiency and speed. However, not all companies are able to adapt this way and that can have a devastating impact on the business.
These same observations can also be made about sexual harassment claims in the workplace. Employees who feel as though they have been abused, harassed or mistreated on the job expect employers to respond appropriately and quickly once their concerns have been expressed. Employers who fail to do this can face some devastating consequences including bad press, destroyed reputations and financial penalties.
This is why it can be critical for you to act swiftly if you are an employer concerned about sexual harassment, whether you are starting a business or are responding to an actual complaint filed by an employee.
You need to be aware of how important speed is in this situation. Having enforceable policies regarding sexual harassment in place right away can be crucial. Failure to act immediately after a complaint has been filed can be construed as accepting or allowing the behavior. This can be a slippery slope that ends with an expensive lawsuit.
To prevent this and the penalties that can come with it, it can be crucial to speak with an attorney as soon as an issue arises. In fact, it would be ideal to prevent an incident from arising in the first place. This is where legal support can prove to be quite beneficial.
Our attorneys understand how high the stakes can be when it comes to employment disputes. We know that it can be costly -- in time, resources and money -- to resolve these matters, so it can be important to avoid delays and complications that can make matters worse.
If you are in this situation or appreciate how important it is to avoid it, we encourage you to visit our website to learn more about our approach to sexual harassment claims in Maryland and how we may be able to help.