A labor judge ruled against Costco regarding its confidentiality agreements linked to sexual harassment investigations, emphasizing that these policies protect the harasser rather than the victims. The case centers on Jessica Georg, who faced a confidentiality clause after filing a sexual harassment complaint against a coworker. Critics, including the NLRB, argue that such agreements may infringe upon employees' rights, while Costco defends them as necessary for maintaining investigatory integrity. Despite the decision, Costco maintains that the purpose is to ensure candidness during investigations without hindering discussions on labor rights like wages and working conditions.
"The NLRB argued that Costco's policy 'appears to instead protect the harasser,' raising concerns about internal investigation confidentiality agreements violating employees' rights."
"Costco's lawyer Paul Galligan claimed the confidentiality rules are essential for maintaining the integrity of investigations and encourage candidness among employees in the retail industry."
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