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Are You Facing A Labor And Employment Class Action Suit? What Questions You Should Ask

No employer wants to find themselves facing a labor and employment class action suit. These types of suits are expensive to defend, challenging to fight, expensive to lose and can drag your company name through the mud. These types of claims involve multiple employees or past employees, which can make you feel ganged up on or feel like your word won't hold against everyone else's. As such, it is important to hire a labor and employment defense attorney to help defend you against these claims. As you look to hire an attorney, there are many factors you need to consider aside from their cost and their legal background. Here are a few of the specifics questions you will want to ask as you look to hire an attorney to build your defense against a labor and employment class action suit:

What is Your Experience Handling Labor and Employment Class Action Cases? 

As you look to hire a labor and employment attorney, it is important that you understand that typical labor and employment claims are quite different than class action suits. Because of this, you want to find a lawyer who is experienced in handling class action cases and has a track record for winning these cases. Always ask what their experience is with handling labor and employment class action cases specifically, rather than simply asking what their track record or experience is with regular labor and employment claims. 

Will You Participate in Mediation or Settlement Agreements? 

Class action cases can be costly. Even if you are found not guilty of the allegations, you can spend a lot of money defending yourself and your business as the case drags on. As such, you may want to look into mediating a settlement or negotiating a settlement agreement just to resolve the issues and prevent your company from having to defend itself against the claims. Many of these settlements may contain wording that you do not agree that you are at fault, but the parties are settling anyhow, which can help to preserve your business reputation. If settling is something you are interested in, look for an attorney who is willing to participate in mediation and settlement agreements. 

What Defense Can You Possibly Use to Defend Me Against this Case? 

Lastly, ask the attorney what possible defenses they can use for your case. While they may not know exactly what defense they are going to run with at trial, a great attorney will already have the wheels in their mind turning when they meet with you. They can tell what the challenges of your case will be and what defenses may come into play. If the attorney has no clue how they will handle your case during a consultation, it may be an indication that they are not equipped to handle your case. 

When you are facing a labor and employment class action suit, you may want to hire an attorney and begin to work on your defense right away. However, while it is important to act quickly, it is also important that you take your time in picking the right attorney. This can have a huge influence on whether you win or lose your case. Knowing what questions to ask can help you find an attorney who is right for your case.

Contact a law office like Mohajerian A Professional Law Corporation for more information and assistance. 


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