/cdklawyers.com// 08/28/2012
All employers hope to avoid lawsuits brought by current or former employees. Dallas, Texas employment lawyer Keith Clouse offers the following tips for how an employer can avoid a lawsuit based on a claim that the employer retaliated against an employee who complained of discriminatory or harassing behavior:
•?Ensure that all employees who are in a position to retaliate (such as all managers) understand what activities constitute protected activities and what actions may constitute adverse employment actions under state and federal anti-discrimination laws. Managers must understand that once an employee has engaged in a protected activity, adverse employment actions cannot be taken without careful consideration.
•?Take all complaints seriously. An employer should investigate each complaint carefully and thoroughly even if it initially appears bogus and even if it is against a key employee.
•?Once an employee has engaged in a protected activity, be alert and watch for possible retaliatory conduct by other employees.
•?Document all investigations and decisions. Doing so creates a written record of when and why certain actions were taken.
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Of course, not all lawsuits can be prevented. You may speak to Mr. Clouse or to a Dallas employment lawyer at his firm, Clouse Dunn LLP, by sending an email to debra@clousedunn.com or by calling (214) 239-2705.
Press Release Contact Information:
KEITH A. CLOUSE
Clouse Dunn LLP
214.220.2722
214.220.3833 ( fax)
keith@clousedunn.com
