Prince Hotel
In advising Ms. Borden on how to proceed this Friday afternoon, the recommendation is to delay the termination meeting with Ms. Haunani Flow. Ms. Borden should be encouraged to postpone the meeting, at the least, so that there can be an investigation into the allegations against Mr. Stone and Ms. Flow. The anonymous note raises concerns about potential misconduct. It is no good to act hastily without more evidence. There could be legal ramifications, for instance. It is important also to emphasize to Ms. Borden that conducting due diligence is necessary to protect the hotels reputation and comply with employment laws.
Once the termination is delayed, the next step for Prince Hotel is to conduct the investigation into the claims made in the anonymous note, as well as the allegations against Ms. Flow. This would require gathering evidence and conducting interviews with witnesses, including employees who may have seen the interactions between Mr. Stone and Ms. Flow. The hotel should...
Flow might have made against Mr. Stone, as indicated in the anonymous note. The hotel should also hire ProService's legal team to make sure they are within the law throughout this process.
The legal risks...
…sexual harassment are relevant to resolving this situation. Ms. Flow is an at-will employee, but termination should not violate public policy or appear retaliatory for harassment complaints. Sexual harassment allegations must be investigated, as failing to do so may violate Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and employers may be liable for not addressing harassment claims and for allowing a hostile work environment. Additionally, wage deductions without consent, such as the $270 from Ms. Flows paycheck, could violate wage and hour laws. Overall, the situation at Prince Hotel needs careful consideration of all the above mentioned points before action is…
