Employment Discrimination Class and Collective Actions: Special Issues and Considerations

Summary

In an employment discrimination class or collective action, one or more plaintiffs assert that an employer discriminated against a potential class of individuals on the basis of a legally protected characteristic. Litigating class and collective action employment discrimination cases is complex and requires consideration of a number of different procedural and substantive factors. While the facts and procedural posture of each case are unique and will dictate your ultimate strategy, being aware of the common issues that arise in these cases will better prepare you to defend these types of claims.