“We have a no-retaliation policy” provides comfort to employers. But what does that mean? Under state and federal laws, employers cannot retaliate against employees who report violations of laws; oppose, complain about or participate in an investigation of workplace harassment or discrimination; and who request reasonable request reasonable accommodations for a disability or their religious beliefs. But what does that really mean? In this session, Jeanine DeBacker will provide real-world examples of retaliation in the California workplace (and beyond) and the steps the savvy HR professional must take to maintain a “no-retaliation policy.”
In this session, you will learn how to:
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Jeanine DeBacker
Employment Lawyer, Trainer and Workplace Investigator
McPharlin, Sprinkles & Thomas, LLP
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Jeanine uses her courtroom experience to help employers prevent lawsuits through well-crafted policies, staff training and informal dispute resolution. Jeanine counsels businesses on employment and issues. Her practice focuses on representing employers in all areas of employment law, including wage and hour claims, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, and other employment-related claims. She represents employers in administrative proceedings, class actions, civil litigation, mediation and arbitrations.
Jeanine is committed to providing her employer clients with ready access and quick response. She assists with all aspects of the employment lifecycle, from hiring to compensation to management to separation, including creating and implementing workplace policies and procedures (including technology privacy) and counseling on employee performance management, including corrective actions and terminations.
Jeanine is a member of the Association of Workplace Investigators and is regularly retained to conduct workplace investigations for claims regarding harassment, discrimination, retaliation, toxic work environment and workplace conditions. She has conducted investigations at nonprofit agencies, foundations, private employers and public entities.
Jeanine regularly provides training for managers and staff on harassment prevention, fostering respectful workplaces, and managing within the law, among other topics.