TELESEMINAR: 2011 Retaliation Claims Update
April 26, 2011
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
1.00 MCLE hours
Telephone
A recent decision by the Supreme Court and new federal legislation have expanded the scope of actionable retaliation claims. In Thompson v. North American Stainless, the Supreme Court opened the door to retaliation claims by individuals who never engaged in protected contact under a theory of third party retaliation. Also, in recent financial reform legislation, Congress expanded the range of actionable retaliation claims. These and other recent developments are changing the landscape of law in this area. This program will provide you with a review of case law developments under each of the prongs of an actionable retaliation claim and a critical examination of how developments change current practice. The program will also discuss trends in the types of claims being filed and best practices to avoid liability.
Highlights:
- Trends (and causes behind) the continuing rise in retaliation claims
- Third party retaliation in the wake of Thompson v North American Stainless
- Case law update under each of the major prongs of an actionable claim – protected conduct, adverse action, and causation
- Expansion of federal and state retaliation liability
- Best practices to avoid employer liability
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Program Speaker:
Christopher M. Leh, Littler Mendelson, LLP, Denver