Responding to EEOC Discrimination Charges

In Fiscal Year 2018, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) received 76,418 discrimination cases. Think about it, we have 200 work days a year – so this equates to over 480 a day and nearly 48 every hour. Sheer numbers indicate that it’s just a matter of time before a discrimination charge crosses your desk. So, this is your chance to get the information you need now to be prepared. Your first reaction to receiving a charge of discrimination follows the stages of grief – shock, denial, and anger. Some get depressed because they think they may get in trouble. Then reality sets in and you reach the acceptance and action stages. The fact is discrimination charges are now a part of the risk of doing business. Proper preparation is the key to winning charges of discrimination. Properly responding to a discrimination charge is never fun.

WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND?

It’s just a matter of time before a discrimination charge crosses your desk. Get the information you need now to be prepared.

AREA COVERED

• A review of discrimination charges filed with the EEOC
• A review of a discrimination charge
• How to read between the lines of a discrimination charge?
• Should we hire an attorney?
• What is “non-binding” mediation and should we accept mediation?
• Is it beneficial to obtain statements from witnesses or managers?

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

After going through this webinar, participants will know:

• How to outline and prepare your case?
• What documentation you need?
• If it is beneficial to obtain statements from witnesses or managers
• The importance of having work standards
• How to handle requests for additional information?

WHO WILL BENEFIT?

• Human Resources Professionals
• Payroll Administrators
• Benefits Professionals
• Business Managers
• Business Owners