Settlement Agreement (Employment Discrimination Class Action)
Summary
This template is a settlement agreement in employment discrimination class action that is intended for use in settling lawsuits asserting class action employment discrimination claims under federal and state employment discrimination laws. It follows the requirements for Rule 23 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (Rule 23). This template includes practical guidance, drafting notes, and an alternate clause. This Settlement Agreement in Employment Discrimination Class Action is based on federal procedural law and does not address all potential state procedural law distinctions; thus, you should check any relevant state and local laws. For more information on Rule 23 settlements, see 5 Moore's Federal Practice - Civil Chapter 23.syn (see Section I.). For more information on settling employment discrimination claims, see Settlement Agreements: Initial Assessment, Drafting, and Negotiating Techniques (Pro-Employer). For information on settling Rule 23 wage and hour class actions, see ...