A new Supreme Court ruling sends managers a message about conducting complaint investigations: Watch how employees serving as witnesses are treated — or the company could be hit with a retaliation claim.

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Once you’ve finished the legwork of investigating a harassment complaint, your job has just begun. To cover all your bases:

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An employee comes to you or a manager with a harassment claim. What’s the best way make sure that internal complaint doesn’t turn into a court visit?

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No one in HR looks forward to getting notice of an EEOC investigation. But planning ahead can save a lot of trouble — and help keep your company out of court.

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