Don’t Fret: Retaliation & Harassment Claims Alive and Well at the EEOC
March 10, 2010
Don’t Fret: Retaliation & Harassment Claims Alive and Well at the EEOC
Breakfast Briefing
Location:
Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel LLP
One Penn Center, 19th Floor
(Conference Room 19A)
1617 John F. Kennedy Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA 19103-1895
P (215) 665-3000
The Firm’s office is conveniently located in the Suburban Station building and is easily accessible via SEPTA.
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Date: Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Time: Registration & Continental Breakfast - 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
Program - 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Program:
With the Obama administration steadfastly behind it, the EEOC has been expanding its staff for the first time in nearly a decade—seeking to hire an additional 125 investigators, 22 trial attorneys, 10 paralegals and 50 support staff. In 2010, it is projecting to hire another 140 new employees. “Why would the EEOC be doing that?” you wonder, especially during such difficult economic times. The answer is that it received 93,227 new private sector discrimination charges in fiscal year 2009—that’s the second highest total in the past 20 years. But, maybe more importantly, the EEOC is anticipating significant increases in charges filed in fiscal year 2010—especially involving harassment and retaliation claims!
With discrimination charges on the rise and the economy still struggling, every employer must keep its eyes on the employee relations “bottom line”—prevention is still paramount. To assist in re-focusing your attention, we will revisit and engage you regarding some of the time-honored, critical concepts that help to minimize legal risk and dollars out the door:
· What really is sufficiently “severe” or “pervasive” enough to be unlawful harassment?
· What is this “welcomeness” concept and how is it different from “tolerated”?
· Why saying “his bark is worse than his bite” just might be setting yourself up for a fall?
· Why retaliation is truly the scariest of all discrimination-related claims?
Jason Reisman and Seth Spiegal will discuss these issues and more.
Cost: There is no charge for these briefings.
We will accept registration on a first come, first serve basis. Please register as soon as possible as seating is limited.
For Reservations: Register on-line using the link below; e-mail us at GetResults@obermayer.com; or call the Breakfast Briefing Registration Hotline (215) 665-3100.
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