Robert B. Hickley, Jr. Quoted in SHRM Article “What to Know About Evolving Hostile Workplace Liability”-March 31

By Taylor Telford

Robert B. Hinckley Jr., an attorney with Buchalter in Denver, Los Angeles, and Orange County, Calif., said that how employers respond when situations like these crop up can limit risk of litigation. 

“A lot of times, what ends up causing the lawsuit is not the action, the discrimination, the harassment,” Hinckley said. “It’s that the employer didn’t address it adequately and effectively after the fact.”

“If you think you’re going to sweep it under the rug, you’re increasing your exposure and losing credibility with your employees,” he added.

A strong response involves thoroughly investigating any allegations of mistreatment, showing empathy and support for victims and delivering clear consequences if necessary, Hinckley said. 

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