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Focus (Forum & Focus)

Nov. 3, 2007

Avoiding Litigation

Employment Column - By D. Gregory Valenza - Reaching a settlement before wage-and-hour litigation may prove to be even more beneficial for employees than for their employers.

EMPLOYMENT COLUMN

By D. Gregory Valenza

      Like all civil litigation, most employment law cases are resolved before trial. However, the plaintiff rarely just gives up.
      The court dismisses some matters involuntarily, whether by demurrer or motion for summary judgment. Other employment law cases are settled in exchange for money.
      Raising the possibility o...

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