Offers of Judgment Checklist (FRCP Rule 68) (Employment Litigation)

Summary

This checklist addresses the consequences of an offer of judgment under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 68 (FRCP 68 or Rule 68), what you should consider in determining whether to make an offer of judgment, and what components you should include in the offer. Pursuant to Rule 68, up to 14 days prior to trial, a defendant can make an offer of judgment to pressure a plaintiff to settle a case.