Labor/Employment
Aug. 20, 2020
Employee records policies lag behind new timeline law
Employment attorneys say the disparity prevents complainants from recognizing serial perpetrators while also blocking employers from fleshing out their arguments if they’re hit with a lawsuit.
A law that extends the statute of limitations for filing discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims with the Department of Fair Employment and Housing has been in effect for more than half a year, but many employers haven't adjusted their record retention policies to match this new timeline.
This disparity -- and the lack of legislative efforts to fix it -- could harm both employees and employers, according to employment att...
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