Businesses Can Avoid Claims of Retaliation

An ounce of prevention now can pay off later for business owners and employee managers looking to avoid combination discrimination-retaliation lawsuits

According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the number of retaliation claims in the United States has doubled over the past 10 years.  An article by Kutak Rock LLP managing partner Alan Rupe published in the Thursday, November 6, 2008, issue of The Wichita Eagle describes a changing business landscape due to these rising claims.

The complete article is available online and includes proactive measures employers can take to avoid unneccessary lawsuits. Read it here (click link):

 

Mr. Rupe practices law in multiple areas including health and hospital law, labor and employment law and commercial litigation. As a trial lawyer he has earned the title of “Board Certified Trial Specialist” by the National Board of Legal Specialty Certification. He brings to the table more than 30 years experience in advising clients and in litigation and has served as lead counsel in more than 120 civil jury trials. He has been selected by his peers as a Super Lawyer for four consecutive years, was named to the 2009 list of The Best Lawyers in America and is “AV” peer review rated – the highest rating given.

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