Mini Training Bite – The Employer Defense Podcast

Retaliation is the claim no one thinks they’ll face — until they do. And here’s the twist: most employers don’t lose because of the complaint, they lose because of the reaction.

In this episode, Julie Barnett breaks down how innocent frustration turns into a legal firestorm and what small shifts can save your entire defense. From cold-tone emails to “hands-off” managers, you’ll hear why retaliation is the easiest claim to file and the hardest one to win.

You’ll learn:
 • Why over half of all EEOC charges now include retaliation
 • How silence and avoidance look like guilt in court
 • What to document immediately after any complaint
 • How to train managers to stay calm, kind, and compliant

💬 Quote-worthy:

“Retaliation isn’t a legal problem until it’s a culture problem. And once it’s legal, you’ve already lost the narrative.”

🎧 Listen to this Mini Training Bite from The Employer Defense Podcast, powered by Lomond Legal — where compliance meets common sense.

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