Sessions

Concurrent Session
Workplace Retaliation: The Employment Boomerang
291-292
In-Person Tuesday 06/14/2022 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM   Add to calendar
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), Interpersonal (Behavioral), Workplace (Technical)
Workplace Application:
Attendees will learn some pitfalls to avoid and proactive practices to employ to avoid even the appearance of workplace retaliation. 

Last year, the U.S. EEOC reported retaliation was the #1 basis of all charges filed for the 11th year in a row!!  What's happened since then?

Join this interactive program as we review the latest news, updates and cases addressing:

  •  What employment actions have been most frequently cited as unlawful retaliation;
  •  which employment laws are commonly cited in charges filed (ADA, ADEA, Title VII, USERRA, etc. plus state laws);
  •  Lessons learned from recent court cases; 
  •  Proactive tips for preventing the appearance of (and actual) retaliation; and
  •  What may be on the horizon.

Learning Objectives:

  • Be able to give at least two real-life examples on unlawful retaliation.
  • Compare and contrast conduct that happens on versus off-duty.
  • Give examples of what is/not protected activity.
  • Explain at least two proactive practices for avoiding even the appearance of retaliation.

In-person session offerings are on a first-come, first-served basis.

Christine V. Walters, JD, MAS, SHRM-SCP Photo
Presenter:
Christine V. Walters, JD, MAS, SHRM-SCP, Independent Consultant & Author,
FiveL Company