The increased focus on issues of harassment is putting corporate culture under a microscope. Corporate management and board members—regardless of whether the entity is private, public or charitable—must adjust the way they think about harassment in the workplace and how to respond to allegations of misconduct.
The proper handling of employees who are under investigation, is crucial to ensuring effective compliance investigations that minimize disruption to the organization. The first step often involves entering into a suspension agreement with employees whose conduct is being investigated.