Law Center of Amy E. Davis LLC

10/11/2026

Having a workplace policy is one thing. Enforcing it consistently is another.

When two employees violate the same rule but face different consequences, the explanation can become more important than the rule itself.

This month's *Velvet Hammer* explores why consistency doesn't mean treating everyone identically. It means being able to explain the difference.

Read more: https://www.cdfirm.com/blog/90zp4s3jzknu669zpzdbrigbn98kle

08/21/2026

A workplace complaint does not make an employee untouchable. But what management does afterthe complaint can turn an ordinary employment decision into a retaliation claim.

This month’s Velvet Hammer looks at how good management, consistent documentation, and thoughtful timing can keep a legitimate business decision from becoming a lawsuit.

Read more: www.cdfirm.com/blog/the-complaint-is-rarely-the-most-dangerous-part

01/21/2026

Harassment in the workplace doesn’t always look like it used to. Subtle conduct, customer behavior, and even virtual interactions can now carry legal risk if left unaddressed. Learn what employers need to know as harassment standards continue to evolve. Read the full article below.

Harassment in the workplace is no longer limited to egregious slurs or overt discrimination. As workplace interactions evolve across video calls, third-party interactions, and informal exchanges, so do the contexts in which courts and enforcement agencies scrutinize conduct. Today’s harassment lan...