Workplace Retaliation: The Employment Boomerang

2022 Annual Conference

Attendees will learn some pitfalls to avoid and proactive practices to employ to avoid even the appearance of workplace retaliation.

PowerPoints/Handouts Available

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.

Date(s) & Time(s):

Tuesday, June 14, 2022 - 3:30pm to 4:30pm

Presenter:

Christine V. Walters, JD, MAS, SHRM-SCP

Personal Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Independent Consultant & Author

FiveL Company

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Ms. Walters has more than 30 years’ combined experience in management, HR administration, employment law practice, and teaching.

She has presented at conferences across the country, been engaged as an expert witness, and testified before U.S. Congressional and state legislative committees on employment issues.

Her book, “From Hello to Goodbye: Proactive Tips for Maintaining Positive Employee Relations” is in its 2nd edition and was one of the SHRMStore’s “Great 8” best-sellers for eight consecutive years.

Today, Ms. Walters works as an independent consultant doing business as FiveL Company, “Helping Leaders Limit their Liability by Learning the Law.”SM

SESSIONS:

Location:

291-292

Session Type:

Concurrent Session

Competency:

Business (Behavioral)

Interpersonal (Behavioral)

Workplace (Technical)

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