Tag Archives: retaliation

Effective Investigations of Sexual Harassment Claims

Posted on February 27, 2012 by jill

Sexual harassment in the workplace seems to be a never ending problem. Best practices in prevention help reduce, but can’t eliminate, your risk. Continue reading →

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Claims of Retaliation Are on the Rise

Posted on January 9, 2012 by jill

Legal claims of retaliation against employers have exploded in recent years. According to the EEOC, retaliation constituted more than 36% of the nearly 100,000 claims it received in 2010, the latest year for which statistics are available. Continue reading →

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The Price Tag for Retaliation

Posted on July 28, 2008 by admin

Retaliation claims can be extremely hard to defend against, and the penalties for those found guilty aren’t getting any easier. In a recent ruling on a case in Cambridge MA the jury awarded a woman $4.5 million after claiming retaliation … Continue reading →

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Effectively Manage Complaint Process to Lower Retaliation Claims

Posted on July 23, 2008 by admin

With small businesses and large corporations all facing tough economic times, organizations are looking everywhere for ways to cut costs.  One way to do this is by examining how procedures and organizational shifts can save money.  One such method HR … Continue reading →

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