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Workplace Retaliation: What It is, How to Recognize It, What to Do If It Happens, and How to Prevent It

Workplace retaliation "when an employer illegally strikes back at or seeks revenge on an employee who has complained of discrimination or some other allegedly unlawful act by the employer" has become one of the most troublesome legal issues for employers. As the number of workplace retaliation claims filed with the EEOC has skyrocketed, so has employers risk of investigations and lawsuits. Safeguard yourself by attending this audio conference where youll learn: what the legal definition of retaliation is, what managers and employers do that lead to perceptions of retaliation (and how to prevent them) and what motivates an employee who feels treated unfairly in general or retaliated against to seek revenge through litigation, from Joni Johnston, President and CEO of WorkRelationships, an employee relations training and consulting firm that helps employers prevent and manage employment liability, resolve conflict and manage employee performance. During this audio conference, Dr. Johnston will discuss the following topics and more: 1. What turns an employee into a plaintiff and what can I do to prevent it? 2. How can my managers consistently create a perception of fairness? 3. How can I avoid hiring a vengeful employee? 4. What are the organizational factors that encourage revenge? 5. How is revenge different from bullying and other problem behavior? Plus, 30 minutes after the presentation will be set aside for an interactive Q&A session. Listen in and get the chance to ask the speaker your specific questions! Who should register?: HR Managers Corporate Counsel

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