Employment law issues often are amenable to class action treatment, and plaintiffs’ lawyers are taking full advantage of every opportunity to litigate class action claims against employers. This session provided an overview of the various types of employment claims typically being litigated as class actions, identified the newest trends and developments in employment class action litigation, and offered some guidance on how to avoid being the next litigation target.
Presenters included: Bernard (Bud) J. Bobber, Foley & Lardner LLP; Kevin E. Hyde, Foley & Lardner LLP; and James (Jim) Poppell, Florida Power & Light Company.
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