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Suing an employer can be a long, arduous process, but legal action is sometimes necessary. Here are some things to expect in pursuing legal action against an employer:
Know when a lawsuit is appropriate
Lawsuits are best saved for the most egregious acts.These include acts of discrimination based on gender, race, sex, ethnicity, religion, or disability; harassment in all forms; wrongful termination; and workplace injury, such as those not covered under workers’ compensation.
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Litigation is long, drawn-out, and stressful
Lawsuits are stressful and disruptive for companies but they are considered a cost of doing business, so expect that it will be more stressful and painful for you as the complainant. Consider it an act of war.
Your life may come under scrutiny
A lawyer will include a claim for emotional distress in the lawsuit, and this means putting one’s own emotional condition at issue while the employer keeps the right to find out how much of that emotional distress was caused by other factors. Expect that past employment and medical records, too, will be dug up.
Attorney Dan DeKoter earned his Juris Doctoratefrom the University of Iowa in 1980. His general practice focuses on civil litigation, including personal injuries, business disputes, and insurance defense; business and employment law, and estate and planning administration. Learn more on this page.
