A recent jury verdict against the Society for Human Resource Management has put renewed attention on a familiar issue: when internal complaints are not investigated promptly, thoroughly, and objectively, the consequences can be significant — even for organizations that set the standards for others.  Internal investigations are critical to avoiding and defending employment-related lawsuits. An effective investigation gives an employer early warning of problems in the workplace

Barbara L. Johnson, BLJohnsonLaw Founder and Counsel to Potter & Murdock, recently appeared on Equal Time, the Roll Call podcast hosted by columnist Mary C. Curtis. The episode examines how employers are adjusting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in today’s legal and political climate. Equal Time is a CQ Roll Call podcast hosted by award-winning journalist Mary C. Curtis that examines policies and politics through the lens of social justice, illuminating issues

Barbara L. Johnson, Founder of BLJohnsonLaw and Counsel to Potter & Murdock, recently joined the Board of Directors for the Equality Action Center at the University of California Law San Francisco. Barbara has more than 35 years of experience representing employers in employment law matters. She conducts impartial workplace investigations and frequently advises on compliance, including pay-equity analyses and matters before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) a