Lawsuits begin long before a complaint is filed in state or federal court. The core of any litigation is "the story," which is the narrative of an employer's actions that can win the day or cause the employer to lose either on a motion, via a settlement, or in a jury trial. In this presentation, we will explore the process of how employees get to court. We will discuss whether administrative exhaustion is always required, the importance of early preservation of documents in support of employers' defenses, and the general flow of an employment lawsuit. We also will study a lawsuit decided by a judge to demonstrate key distinctions between how a case is tried before a jury as opposed to a judge.
Continuing Education Credit:
This program is pending CLE credit approval in the state of Tennessee. It has been submitted to the HR Certification Institute and SHRM for review. In order to receive CLE credit, participants must attend the program live. CLE credit cannot be awarded to viewers of the recorded program.