to Discrimination Investigations
and Complying with Settlement Agreements
CD of Teleconference with Q&A
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On January 2, the EEOC announced a record $2.5 million settlement of a racial discrimination and retaliation claim it negotiated on behalf of a former Lockheed Martin employee.
An EEOC investigation is one of the most complex and disruptive events a company will face. EEOC matters involve tricky compliance questions and several gray areas. Litigation arising from EEOC claims costs employers more than $44.3 million annually.
Lockheed’s multimillion-dollar settlement should prompt employers to investigate and address all allegations of discrimination immediately and thoroughly. Employers should also establish effective measures for complying with EEOC settlement agreements to avoid costly litigation.
Listen as our panel of employment law attorneys explains how HR professionals should respond to an EEOC investigation and provides strategies for complying with settlement agreements.
The panel included:
Eric S. Dreiband, Partner, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld, Washington, D.C. He represents companies in civil rights and employment discrimination litigation. He previously served as EEOC General Counsel, where he directed the government's litigation of discrimination cases.
Diana L. Hoover, Partner, Mayer Brown, Houston. She focuses on all areas of employment law, including discrimination and retaliation claims. She regularly lectures and writes on a wide variety of employment issues.
Teresa R. Tracy, Principal, Berger Kahn, Marina del Rey, Calif. She chairs the firm's Labor and Employment Group, representing management in all areas of labor and employment law and litigation.
The panel explains and prepares you to react to these and other key issues:
- What happens during the course of an EEOC investigation?
- What legal rights do companies have in responding to an EEOC investigation?
- What are the benefits and pitfalls of alternative dispute resolution with EEOC complaints?
- What should companies consider in evaluating settlements of EEOC claims?
- What measures should companies put in place to ensure compliance with EEOC settlements?
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