Litigating Sexual Harassment & Sex Discrimination Cases

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By Aaron B. Maduff

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Aaron B. Maduff

Publisher

James Publishing

Release

05 May 2023

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National Litigation Practice Guide

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REVISION 23 HIGHLIGHTS

This new edition of Litigating Sexual Harassment & Sex Discrimination Cases is packed with dozens of new case citations and practice tips throughout the book. The highlights include new and expanded coverage of:

STATUTORY AND OTHER GROUNDS FOR LIABILITY

  • "Honest belief" rule as applied to employer's explanation for adverse action
  • Proving discrimination to a jury via mosaic method
  • Proof of reasonable fear of retaliation to defeat employer's affirmative defense

    WORKPLACE INVESTIGATIONS

  • Plaintiff's failure to report harassment is not per se unreasonable
  • Telling alleged harasser to "act professionally" is insufficient response to complaint of harassment

    PLEADING

  • Tip: Leave no room for "decision before the complaint" defense
  • Proof of employer's concerted effort to force plaintiff to quit may support Infliction of emotional distress claim
  • Benefits of pleading both FMLA and Title VII violations in wrongful termination case
  • When and how to meet test for piercing the corporate veil
  • New Task: File Motion to Strike Affirmative Defenses

    DISCOVERY

  • Notice of Rule 30(b)(6) deposition:
    • "including, but not limited to" language
    • "catch-all" topics, such as "all applicable policies and procedures"
    • material and decisions protected by work product doctrine
  • When and how to suspend a deposition (short answer: as a last resort)
  • One question always to ask comparator employee(s) at deposition

    APPEALS

  • Erroneous jury instructions
  • Improper award of punitive damages

    AND MORE!

    • Format

    ebook

    Author

    Aaron B. Maduff

    Publisher

    James Publishing

    Release

    05 May 2023

    Share

    Subjects

    National Litigation Practice Guide
    Litigating Sexual Harassment & Sex Discrimination Cases