San Diego Attorney Dives into Workplace Retaliation Laws

In her bylined article for the San Diego Daily Transcript titled “An 'eye for an eye' can get an employer sued,” Miranda Watkins discusses California law on workplace retaliation, why employers should care and what to do when the EEOC gets involved. Miranda says an employer is obligated to act once it learns of a retaliation claim, encouraging them to investigate the claim thoroughly and respond to the EEOC complaint.

Miranda concludes her article by offering some best practice for employers. She underscores the importance of training staff on retaliation policies and how to handle allegations and encourages strong documentation when disciplining employees.

To read the full article, visit the San Diego Daily Transcript (subscription required).