Responding to EEOC Discrimination Charges

In fiscal year 2018 alone, the EEOC received 76,418 discrimination charges, so any employer may eventually have to respond to one. Knowing what to do before a charge arrives is the best defense.

A first reaction to a charge often mirrors the stages of grief: shock, denial and anger, sometimes worry about getting in trouble, before acceptance and action. This 60-minute webinar moves you straight to preparation.

You'll review charges filed with the EEOC, how to read between the lines of a charge, whether to hire an attorney, what non-binding mediation involves and whether to accept it, and whether statements from witnesses or managers will help your case.

• Read between the lines of a discrimination charge
• Outline and prepare your case
• Identify the documentation you need
• Decide whether witness or manager statements are worth obtaining
• Explain the importance of written work standards
• Respond to requests for additional information

• A review of discrimination charges filed with the EEOC
• Reviewing a discrimination charge
• Reading between the lines of a charge
• Whether to hire an attorney
• Non-binding mediation and whether to accept it
• Whether to obtain statements from witnesses or managers
• The documentation you need
• Why work standards matter
• Handling requests for additional information

Discrimination charges are part of the risk of doing business, and proper preparation is what wins them. A careful, well-documented response, prepared before you need it, makes an unwelcome process far more manageable and protects your position.

This session suits HR, payroll and benefits professionals, business managers and business owners.

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

Bob McKenzie brings over 40 years of extensive human resources management experience to the table. With a rich background spanning various industries in both the private sector, public sector, and nonprofit organizations, Bob has honed his expertise in all facets of HR practices.

His insights and expertise have been recognized in numerous Human Resources trade publications, including HR.com, HR Magazine, HR Florida Review, Vault.com, BNA, the Institute of Management and Administration, and the Business Journals. As a sought-after speaker, Bob has graced several conferences and led engaging audio and web-based seminars.

Bob holds a Bachelor of Science in Commerce Degree with double majors in Industrial Relations and Organizational Behavior from Rider University. Currently residing in Brunswick, GA, Bob continues to be a driving force in the HR industry, offering valuable insights and solutions to organizations worldwide.