In times of economic stress, when employers find it necessary to downsize the workforce, or in times of growth when hiring and promotion occurs, employees often feel they were singled out for unfair or discriminatory treatment by being laid off or passed over for promotion. Or, someone on staff may believe she has been sexually harassed by a co-worker or one of your managers, in contravention of law and company policy. In reaction, such individuals often file claims of employment discrimination with federal, state, and/or city anti-discrimination agencies.
spurious or valid, create negativity in the workplace, decrease productivity, and increase the employer’s legal costs.
Bruner & Associates LLC works with employers to identify potential violations before they occur and to investigate or resolve employee complaints at the informal stage, or after a complaint has been filed.
Employers who use attorneys, either in-house or contract, should consider the unique skills that can be added to their efforts by using Bruner & Associates LLC to assist in management reviews, investigations, and mediated resolutions. We can work along with the company’s managers and attorneys, saving both their resources and the company’s own.
When complaints are formalized, they must be filed with either the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, or with the appropriate state or city nondiscrimination agency. The CEO of Bruner & Associates LLC served as a District Director for EEOC and is intimately familiar with the internal operations of that agency, and knowledgeable of state agency operations as well. Ms. Burner’s unique skills can prove useful in helping a company and their attorneys work constructively with these law enforcement agencies.
Bruner & Associates LLC also helps businesses and other organizations improve communications with both their internal and external customers, with the aim of decreasing complaints.