12:00 P.M. ET

• Welcome, Introduction of Speakers, & Agenda


• Context
• Foundation and Structure of a Retaliation Claim
• Key Developments in Retaliation


• Before a Claim Arises
• What are the initial steps to take when a complaint is on the horizon?
• How do I manage an employee who frequently complains?
• What is a protected complaint (e.g., when is a "gripe" protected)?


• Question & Answer


• During a Retaliation Claim
• What steps should I take in the first 30 days after a complaint is filed?
• What if the whistleblower raises a valid safety or fraud issue?
• What if a complaint is in the disciplinary process?
• How should I engage a witness who does not want to cooperate? How do I work with the reluctant witness?
• How much communication is provided to complainants and witnesses?
• How do I manage a frustrated supervisor who doesn't want to engage the employee or student?
• How do I respond to media attention?


• After a Retaliation Claim
• What are the key elements of an investigatory report? 
• What information should be provided to the complainant and the accused post-investigation?


• Question & Answer

2:00 P.M. ET

   VIII. Concluding Remarks