Understand what retaliation is and why it’s illegal in the workplace
Recognize common examples of retaliation and protected activities
Learn how to investigate and address retaliation claims effectively
Ensure compliance with EEO laws regarding harassment and retaliation
Foster a workplace culture free from harassment, discrimination, and retaliation
Workplace retaliation occurs when someone is punished for asserting their rights under Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws, such as reporting harassment or discrimination. Retaliation is illegal and can take many forms, from unjust performance reviews and demotions to subtler actions like transferring an employee to an undesirable role or reducing their benefits. It's essential to recognize these behaviors and address them quickly to maintain a fair and safe work environment.
In this course, you'll learn to identify common forms of retaliation, as well as activities protected by law, like participating in investigations or requesting accommodations. We’ll also cover examples of retaliation, including termination, verbal abuse, or unjust discipline, and explain how to properly investigate these claims. Even when complaints are found to be without merit, employees who file in good faith are protected.
Preventing retaliation requires consistent scrutiny of workplace actions and a proactive approach to ensuring employees feel safe reporting issues. By the end of this course, you’ll be equipped with the tools to foster a respectful workplace, ensuring compliance with EEO laws and protecting your team from unlawful retaliation.
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Retaliation is any action taken to punish someone for asserting their rights under EEO laws, such as filing a harassment complaint or participating in an investigation.
Yes, employers can discipline employees for legitimate reasons not connected to retaliation, such as poor performance.
Filing a harassment or discrimination complaint, participating in an investigation, requesting accommodations, or refusing to follow discriminatory orders are all protected activities.
Employers should take immediate action to stop the behavior, compensate the victim, and ensure it doesn’t happen again.
Employers can prevent retaliation by closely monitoring actions after a complaint, warning employees that retaliation is illegal, and fostering a respectful and open workplace environment.
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