Here is a very common scenario: Your company conducts an annual or monthly performance evaluation.  There is one employee who believes you are “targeting” him or picking on him or holding him to a higher standard because of a protected class.

Despite the employers best efforts to implement a fair evaluation system and ensure that managers apply performance standards consistently, employees may complain that their evaluations were unfair or inaccurate for discriminatory reasons. 

This actually happens all the time, and is a tricky situation. Listen for more information on how the employer can conduct a proper investigation and take steps to help ensure proper protection. ONLINE COURSES FOR HR, MANAGERS AND BUSINESSESADA: The Complete Course: learn everything you need to know about the Americans with Disabilities Act, to ensure you comply with the law! Check it out here. Free Downloads: THE EMPLOYMENT AUDIT: Does Your Company Pass the Test? Take the Quiz to find out if your company is protected from employment claims. The Employer's Essential Guide to Hiring and Firing:  5 Steps to Avoid Legal Trouble. If you make the hiring and firing decisions for your company, then you need this guide! Avoid these mistakes and protect your company from legal claims.  Get the guide here. 

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