Whistleblowers, Retaliation, and Internal Investigations: Minimizing Your Exposure to Claims

Date: Live webinar was held on November 29, 2011
Length: 90 minutes
Continuing Education Credits: 1.5 MCLE (CA, NY), 1.5 HRCI (PHR, SPHR, GPHR)
Materials: *On-Demand Webinar, Audio Download (mp3), Slide Deck Download (pdf)
Duration: Available until November 29, 2013
Cost: $19.95

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Summary
Retaliation claims have become the most common type of charge filed against private-sector employers with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, representing over 36 percent of all charges filed. What's more, it's becoming the norm for plaintiffs' lawyers to tack a retaliation claim onto almost any employment lawsuit. Whistleblower suits, too, are on the rise -- and successful plaintiffs are collecting multimillion-dollar penalties and damage awards under a multitude of statutes. In this web seminar, we will explore how recent legal developments under California and federal law are fueling this rise in these complaints, and what your organization can do proactively -- including conducting thorough internal investigations -- to lower your risk of getting hit with these claims. Topics we will cover in depth include:

How the U.S. Supreme Court's recent retaliation decisions open the door for more claims;
Can you be liable for retaliation even if the underlying discrimination complaint is meritless?
Expanding whistleblower protections under federal statutes;
Associational retaliation claims -- a growing problem for employers; and
Best practices for conducting internal investigations to help avoid retaliation and whistleblower suits.

Presenters
Carolyn Rashby, Attorney, Miller Law Group
Kerry McInerney Freeman, Attorney, Miller Law Group

Disclaimer
This recorded webinar is presented by Miller Law Group and EKO to review recent developments in employment law. This presentation is designed to provide informative and current information as of the date of the webinar and should not be considered legal advice.