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Perspective

Mar. 28, 2009

Choose Your Words Wisely

Managers and supervisors need to be able to work without fear that making and communicating personnel management decisions presents the risk of personal liability.

By Martha S. Doty and Rory J. Diamond

Wrongful termination, sexual harassment, discrimination and virtually every other employment-related claim begins with a turf war, a fight over which court will hear the case. Employee plaintiffs prefer California state courts due to the generous scheduling and unfussy adherence to the rules. Out-of-state employer defendants want to remove to federal court on diversity grounds and pressure plaintiffs with tight deadlines and judges...

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