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What About Poor Performance?

So what can you do if an employee files a complaint either against you personally or someone else and subsequently performs poorly on the job?

Do you have to accept sub-standard work to avoid retaliation? The answer is “no”.

Remember, you must not retaliate against anyone who files a complaint against you, even if you feel the complaint is false.

However, you should continue to work with Human Resources when documenting and addressing performance concerns to ensure the actions taken are appropriate.