Avoiding Retaliatory Behavior

Establish clear procedures on best practices to prevent retaliation claims in the workplace.

This presentation highlights various preventative measures organizations can implement to reduce or avoid retaliatory claims. Most complaints to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) in the United States are about workplace retaliation and can be seen across all industries. Even though the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and federal laws like the Sarbane-Oxley Act (SOX) help enforce and protect against some of these types of workplace retaliation, the EEOC gives employees the most protection in a variety of situations. Despite the existence of a multitude of rules, retaliatory conduct remains a significant problem. It could be seen as retaliation if an employer does certain things after an employee uses their rights under the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. The expansive rights and potential damages for retaliation claims have led to an upsurge in agency and court-level employee retaliation lawsuits. Such claims have increased dramatically and have become more expensive for businesses. Implementing proactive preventative measures through education may positively impact future concerns and avoid retaliation.

Faculty

Cherie Avinger

Visionary Perception, Inc.