Workplace Retaliation

Corporate ethics risk has never been higher than in the current environment. In today's ever-changing, extremely competitive business environment, one corporate misstep could mean the difference between business continuity and failure. Remote work and employee concerns with a healthy work environment increase risks. Employers now more than ever should place a heightened importance on compliance within the workplace where employees should not fear retaliation for reporting improper activity or safety concerns. In this course, learn about workplace retaliation laws to educate and protect employees, avoid costly workplace disputes, and avoid harming your company's reputation.

Objectives

Participants will be able to:

• Recognize the ethical and legal ramifications of retaliation
• Identify protections under various employee protection laws such as:
• False Claims Act (FCA)
• Whistleblower Protection Act (federal and selected state laws)
• Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA)
• Occupational Safety and Health Act
• Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act
• Affordable Care Act
• Recent case law
• Describe the common reasons for workplace retaliation
• Explain the company's role in preventing retaliation claims
• Build a workplace non-retaliation policy

Credits