Why Can’t We All Just Get Along?: Preventing Workplace Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation

After all these years, complaints of discrimination and harassment are as common as ever, and complaints of retaliation are on the rise. Sometimes, they really stem from some type of animus, but, often, they arise from a misunderstanding or the mishandling of a situation. Regardless of the cause, these situations can be some of the most difficult for business owners, HR professionals, or managers to handle. In this interactive session, we will examine the legal framework prohibiting discrimination, harassment, and retaliation and strategies for employers trying to prevent, investigate, and correct claims of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.