Description
Fully understand what 11(c) covers, how to respond to complaints, and how to properly respond to OSHA 11(c) investigations.This topic will discuss how to properly and legally handle discipline or termination of an employee so as not to be covered under 11(c). The material will examine what potential protected activity is and adverse employment action. It will discuss both the employee’s and employer’s burden of proof and how to properly handle an OSHA 11(c) investigation. Finally, it will examine the potential remedies for 11(c) violations and settlement options.
Date: 2022-12-16 Start Time: End Time:
Learning Objectives
OSHA Retaliation Laws
• What Does 11(c) Retaliation Complaint Cover?
• What Other Whistle-Blower Retaliation Statutes Does OSHA Investigate?
OSHA Investigation of Complaints
• Intake and Timeliness of Complaint
• Preliminary Investigation
• Field Investigation
• Conclusion of Investigation
Protective Activity
• What Conduct Is Considered Protective Activity?
• What Is Adverse Employment Action?
• What Is the Employees Burden of Proof?
• What Is the Employers Burden of Proof?
• Timeliness of Filing Complaint
OSHAs Decision Process
• Early Resolution
• OSHA Determination of Merits
• Secretary Findings
• Appeal Process
Remedies and Settlement Procedures
ASA ,CLE (Please check the Detailed Credit Information page for states that have already been approved) ,Additional credit may be available upon request. Contact Lorman at 866-352-9540 for further information.
Edwin G. Foulke, Jr.-Fisher & Phillips LLP
