The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission recently released data for charges filed in 2017, and retaliation claims once again held the number-one spot, accounting for almost half of all charges filed. In this update, Ogletree Deakins attorneys will discuss policies and practices employers can follow to reduce the risk of such claims. Topics will include how to develop and maintain effective reporting mechanisms, how to structure the content and delivery of training, and how to conduct unbiased investigations.