Strategies for Handling Wrongful Discharge Claims Training Class

Course ID: 21119

Strategies for Handling Wrongful Discharge Claims Training Seminar

Confidently Represent Your Client During Termination Disputes

Do you have the skills you need to successfully litigate wrongful discharge claims? Can you adeptly advise your clients on the best course of action? No matter what side of the table you represent, this strategic seminar provides the practical knowledge and tools you need to deal with the sticky situation of alleged wrongful termination. Slant the odds in your favor - register today!

Examine the exceptions to the employment-at-will doctrine that preempt wrongful discharge claims.
Explore key court decisions that have had an impact on wrongful discharge litigation.
Discover what terms of separation agreements are crucial to negotiate to avoid future problems.
Gauge the chance of case success before taking it on using effective case evaluation techniques to assess merits and susceptibility upfront.
Reach a win-win claim resolution through the latest settlement options.
Successfully litigate claims with complex pretrial strategies and discovery tactics.
Protect your client by knowing the most common defenses and counterclaims to wrongful discharge claims.
Be prepared: know what other employment torts can arise during wrongful discharge disputes.
Discuss the ethical dilemma of reporting another attorney's misconduct at the risk of termination.


	Agenda
	WRONGFUL DISCHARGE OVERVIEW 9:00 - 10:30, Andrea C. Bernica Employment-At-Will Doctrine Exceptions to the At-Will Doctrine Wrongful Discharge and Constructive Discharge Claims Noteworthy Case Law Chamber of Commerce v. Brown: Preemption Under the NLRA Silva v. AFSCME: At-Will Employment and Union Contracts Franklin v. The Monadnock Co.: Threats of Violence in the Workplace Pennsylvania State Police v. Suders: Constructive Discharge Crews v. Buckman Laboratories: In-House Counsel Filing Retaliatory Discharge Action Preston v. Ferrer: Mandatory Arbitration HANDLING WRONGFUL DISCHARGE CLAIMS: PLAINTIFF VS. DEFENSE 10:45 - 12:00, Michael L. Blumenthal and Joseph K. Eischens Steps That Must Be Taken to Bring a Wrongful Discharge Claim Case Evaluation: Susceptibility, Merits, Detriment and Opportunities to Settle Remedies Available Calculating Damages Using Alternative Dispute Resolution Methods Settlement Defenses and Counterclaims How Morality Clauses Can Affect Claims Effective Use of Discovery Period and Depositions RELATED CLAIMS THAT CAN ARISE 1:00 - 2:30, Carole K. DeWald Withholding Paychecks and Other Wage Issues Defamation Violation of Public Policy Infliction of Emotional Distress Fraudulent Inducement Negligent Retention and Hiring Practices Interference With Contract or Economic Opportunities Conspiracy Invasion of Privacy SEPARATION AGREEMENTS AND UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION 2:45 - 3:40, Michael L. Blumenthal Important Negotiating Points in Separation Agreements Unemployment Compensation Proceedings and Defining Voluntary Quit ETHICS SCENARIOS AND SOLUTIONS 3:40 - 4:30, Patrick E. McGrath Reporting Another Attorney's Ethical Misconduct Conflicts of Interest and Joint Representation Issues Ex Parte Communication Inadvertent Disclosure