Online Courses HR Compliance General HR Compliance Preventing Unlawful Retaliation in the Workplace

Preventing Unlawful Retaliation in the Workplace

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Last Updated 10/2020
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What you'll learn

Identify activities that are legally protected from retaliation
Recognize behaviors that can lead to a retaliation charge
Apply lessons from real scenarios and case studies to daily decisions
Describe the risks of failing to prevent unlawful retaliation

Description

The are many laws governing the workplace that guarantee rights to individual workers, such as the right to be free from discrimination, the right to be paid minimum and overtime wages, and the right to join a union etc. Unlawful retaliation occurs when an employer imposes adverse consequences on an employee for exercising his or her rights or engaging in certain activities that are "protected" by law. Using scenarios and case studies, this course discusses the types of work-related activities that are protected by law, the types of behavior that can lead to a charge of retaliation, and the risks of failing to take steps to prevent unlawful retaliation in the workplace.

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Preventing Unlawful Retaliation in the Workplace

Preventing Unlawful Retaliation in the Workplace
Preventing Unlawful Retaliation in the Workplace

The are many laws governing the workplace that guarantee rights to individual workers, such as the right to be free from discrimination, the right to be paid minimum and overtime wages, and the right to join a union etc. Unlawful retaliation occurs when an employer imposes adverse consequences on an employee for exercising his or her rights or engaging in certain activities that are "protected" by law. Using scenarios and case studies, this course discusses the types of work-related activities that are protected by law, the types of behavior that can lead to a charge of retaliation, and the risks of failing to take steps to prevent unlawful retaliation in the workplace. 

Frequently Asked Questions

It occurs when an employer imposes adverse consequences for an employee exercising a legally protected right.

Examples include freedom from discrimination, minimum and overtime wage rights, and the right to join a union.

It relies on scenarios and case studies to illustrate real retaliation situations and outcomes.

The course walks through actions that employees and supervisors should avoid to prevent a formal charge.

It faces legal and financial risk from claims tied to unaddressed retaliatory conduct.

This course is designed for employees who need to complete Preventing Unlawful Retaliation in the Workplace training

Yes. This course is designed to meet applicable federal requirements and commonly mandated state standards. Always confirm specific state or industry requirements with your local regulations.

The course takes approximately 45 minutes to complete and can be paused and resumed at any time.

Yes. Learners receive a downloadable certificate upon successful completion, which can be used for compliance records and audits.

Yes. You can assign this course to individuals or groups using Coggno’s LMS, or purchase multiple seats for your team.

Yes. This course can be exported for delivery in most learning management systems (SCORM compatible).

Yes. The course is fully self-paced and available 24/7.

Yes. This course includes a knowledge check to reinforce learning and verify completion.

Learners have lifetime access from the date of purchase.

Yes. A preview is available so you can review the course format and content before purchasing.

Yes. Content is reviewed and updated as regulations and best practices change.

Yes. This course is available for free with an active Prime Subscription.

Yes. Refund requests can be submitted within 30 days of purchase.

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