15 Mar 2022
Discrimination Cases Matter: Handling Employment Discrimination Charges
Strong anti-discrimination laws and policies no doubt help prevent employees from alleging discrimination in the workplace. And yet, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and state agencies continue to see an abundance of such claims. Are you prepared to advise employers on defending employment discrimination charges?
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