Implementing Strategies to Avoid Workplace Retaliation Claims
The number of retaliation claims has nearly tripled since 1997; retaliation now is the most frequently filed charge with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Even if a discrimination or harassment claim fails, a retaliation claim may prevail, which can bring harm to your organization's reputation and bottom-line results. Retaliation is not an HR issue; it is a leadership issue.
Learning Objectives:
- Evaluate and align your current policies to address retaliation; provide multiple avenues for employees to express their concerns.
- Implement proper training to enhance managers’ and leadership's knowledge of retaliation, which can alleviate retaliation claims on the front lines.
- Ensure that applied policies and practices are in place.
Christine Howard
Christine Howard is managing partner of Fisher Phillips’ Tampa office. Christine represents employers in all types of employment-related matters including defending employment-related lawsuits and administrative complaints. Over the last two decades, she has defended numerous FLSA collective action cases, successfully defeating attempts at class certification in practically every instance. Christine also defends class actions under the FCRA, helping employers navigate these claims to successful resolutions and dismissals. Aside from litigation, Christine assists employers with preventive advice, investigations, training and other pro-active compliance steps. Christine is "AV" Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell and recognized in The Best Lawyers since 2015.