SEOKHR June 2026 Meeting
Friday, June 26th, 3:30pm to 5:30pm
Rock House Vineyard
326 Katy St.
Durant, OK 74701
" Responding to the EEOC"
Join us for a special session. We will be hosting an After Hours Networking Event immediately following the learning session.
Brief Summary:
When an organization receives an EEO (Equal Employment Opportunity) complaint, the organization must protect the employee against retaliation, and respond in a timely fashion.
Many employers believe any correspondence from a state or federal agency means an automatic call to an attorney. This presentation will walk through the necessary and recommended steps to guide an organization through the proper response and appropriate actions to respond to the complaint process.
HR Specific Learning objectives:
1. The steps necessary to review the Notice from the Equal Employment Commission.
2. The proper way to notify leadership which will not hinder the day to day business operations.
3. How to ensure the complainant is not retaliated against.
4. Types of investigation necessary dependent on the complaint.
5. How to submit a position statement.
Presenter:
Christy Close, MsHRM, CHRMPA, SHRM-CP, PHR
HR Solid Foundation
Christy Close has been involved in more EEOC cases than any other employment law group or any individual in the United States. As of May 1, 2026, Christy has been involved in over 1200 cases, with only 5 going to court, and 1 loss.
Christy Close, owns and operates HR Solid Foundation, as a Business & Human Resource consultant. Christy is also a facilitator of Human Resource & Management classes for several colleges to include working with those exiting the military and entering the workforce.
She is sought out as the facilitator of the HR Certification Prep test class- with a 94% pass rate for first timers.
Her claim to fame is her involvement with the EEOC having completed over 1240 cases with only 5 going to court, and 1 loss since 1999.
She received her Masters in HR Mgmt with an emphasis in Global Org, a Paralegal degree, as well as HR certifications. She is the author of Employee Relations 101, a book for new managers, and is authoring a book on hiring neuro-divergents which will be out this spring.
After 8 years in the military, and 3 decades in the corporate arena leading HR & Employee Relations, she has found her passion working with organizations finding a great balance and a very conducive work environment for all.
Her clients range from military, aviation, hospitality, retail, non-profits, oil/gas & manufacturing expanding from Houston, TX to Tulsa, OK.
Her motto hasn't changed since day 1: How may I serve you?
We will also be hosting an After Hours Networking Event immediately following the presentation, featuring door prizes, finger foods, networking, and, of course, wine samples upon request. We hope you will join us for both an informative session and a fun evening with fellow professionals in our community!
In-Person only
Members and Non-Members are $10.
Submitted for SHRM and HRCI credits.