Employees know more about discrimination and are more prepared than ever to file. And the EEOC is ready to respond and act on employees’ behalf.
Are you ready for this?
We’ll help you prepare in this episode of HRMorning’s 3-Point. We talk with Michael Cohen, a Partner in the Employment, Labor, Benefits and Immigration Practice at Duane Morris LLC, on why EEOC claims are increasing and what employers can do to ensure their employees are safe so they aren’t on the receiving end of a complaint.
Click, watch and listen for more details on why discrimination claims are on the rise and how you can avoid claims against you.
Transcript (edited for clarity):
This is a difficult truth, but you need to prepare for more discrimination claims. In this episode of the 3-Point, you’ll see why there’s an increase and how you can better prepare for the possibility of a claim against you. First, here’s part of the reason the EEOC is receiving and responding to more inquiries every year.
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