How Employers Can Avoid and Strategically Defend Against Retaliation Claims
According to the EEOC, an astounding 37,955 retaliation charges were reported in 2014. This number continues to rise as employees are suing employers on the basis of retaliation at an all-time high.
Retaliation claims occur when an employee believes the employer fired, demoted, harassed or took an employment action against him or her for filing a complaint or for supporting another employee's complaint under a variety of employment laws.
Join attorneys from Lerch Early's Employment & Labor group as they present practical tips and strategies employers can use to prevent and defend against these retaliation claims.
You'll Learn About
- What a retaliation claim is and how it differs from a discrimination claim.
- Why these claims are being filed in record numbers.
- How plaintiffs' lawyers prove these claims.
- The "red flags" that employers and their business advisors should be mindful of.
- Handbook policies that can be modified to include anti-retaliation language.
- Common mistakes that facilitate these claims.
- Special problems of retaliation claims under the wage-hour laws.
- Sound strategies for preventing and defending retaliation claims.
- Insurance for employment-related retaliation claims.
Who Should Attend
- Business Owners
- C-Level Officers with HR Responsibilities
- Vice Presidents of HR
- HR Managers and Directors
- Accounts, Financial Planners, and other Business Advisors
Speakers
Marc Engel, an employment attorney at Lerch, Early & Brewer in Bethesda, Maryland, co-chairs the firm’s Employment & Labor group and is a member of its Litigation group. He regularly counsels clients on how to comply with state and federal employment statutes, including the American With Disabilities Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, and federal and state wage hour laws. He also conducts anti-harassment and anti-discrimination training; drafts handbooks, agreements and numerous other documents for employers; and performs employment audits.
Michael Neary is an attorney at Lerch, Early & Brewer in Bethesda, Maryland who practices in the employment and litigation groups. His practice focuses on counseling employers on compliance with federal employment statutes and regulations, such as Title VII, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and their state and local counterparts. Michael also defends employers against claims of race, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, transgender and disability discrimination in state and federal courts as well as in various administrative agencies. In addition, he advises clients on the enforceability of non-compete agreements.
Where and When
The program will be held at The Meltzer Group, 6500 Rock Spring Dr., Bethesda, MD 20817. Continental breakfast will be provided.
Thursday, June 25, 2015
7:30-8:00 am Check In, Networking and Continental Breakfast 8:00-10:00 am Program
Register Now
There is no cost to attend, and your registration includes continental breakfast. However, space is limited, so please reserve your place. Send your RSVP by June 18th by clicking the button below.
Registration Required
RSVP by June 18th by visiting, www.lerchearly.com.
