Sexual Harassment and Retaliation: A Practical Guide for Plaintiff and Defense

Bys: Roxella T. Cavazos and Sandra R. McCandless

Harassment claims based on sex, not just sexual conduct or language, have become more complex and difficult to defend. This important new book provides guidance and best practices for attorneys who litigate claims alleging gender harassment and retaliation claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. Providing current information on a behalf of plaintiff/employees and defendants/employers.

The book begins by providing a platform that the practitioner can use to assess and handle gender harassment and retaliation cases. It supplies guidance for performing a thorough analysis of the elements which must be proven and should be considered throughout the litigation of a claim, including planning and defending depositions.

Once a claim has been made, claim must be investigated. Subsequent chapters provide guidance for investigating allegations before and after they become internal or administrative claims, as well as how to examine the relevant policies which may become defenses or liabilities to overcome. Among other topics, chapters address:

Workplace harassment and model prevention policiesInvestigating, preparing, and responding to the claimEmployment practices liability insuranceRepresenting and defending the alleged harasserArbitration in a harassment caseDiscovering juror attitudes in sexual harassment casesEvidentiary issuesDamages

To assist the practitioner in litigating these cases, these topics are covered with separate chapters that address these topics from the perspective of the plaintiff and the defense:

Multi-plaintiff litigation and class actionsDiscovery and deposing the alleged harasser and the witnesses for the other partyMotions for, and defending against, summary judgementVoir dire and opening statement by the opposing partyCross-examinationClosing argument and jury instructions

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1641053011
• ISBN13: 9781641053013
• Release Date: August 2024
• Publisher: American Bar Association
• Length: 670 Pages
• Weight: 2.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.9" x 9.9"