Each year there are numerous complaints filed by employees with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). These complaints are filed due to disparate treatment which involves, discriminatory intent or motive by an employer to treat one employee worse than another based on their race, gender, age, or other protected status. Intentional discrimination is the most common form of employment discrimination (Lidge, 2011, p. 50). As a pre-emptive means, employers should thoroughly document the reasons for employment decisions, promotions, demotions, terminations, and disciplinary issues. As I often tell, my managers document everything even if you think it’s not important it is. Not having sufficient documentation may lead to liability of
