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Representing a Plaintiff in a Wrongful Termination Case

Practical, step-by-step analysis

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  • Product Number: 1940295EBK
  • Publication Date: 3/22/2022
  • Edition: 7th Edition 2022
  • Copyright: © 2022 MCLE, Inc.
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    A concise, step-by-step analysis of the critical actions needed to help an employment attorney successfully represent a plaintiff who alleges that they have been wrongfully terminated from employment. Each stage in the process is covered: from the initial client interview to trial, with practical tips along the way.

    Recent updates:

    • Update: March 2022

      Dear Subscriber:

      Thank you for updating your reference library with this revised edition of Representing a Plaintiff in a Wrongful Termination Case. This publication brings you a concentrated set of materials from MCLE's wide-ranging employment practice manual, Massachusetts Employment Law, in one resource for fast and effective answers to your practice questions.

      The following are highlights of the new edition:

      • discussion of new case law including Meehan v. Medical Information Technology, Inc., 488 Mass. 730 (2021), regarding the Massachusetts personnel records law and Osborne-Trussell v. Children’s Hospital Corporation, 488 Mass. 248 (2021), regarding the Domestic Violence and Abusive Situation Leave Law;
      • an updated explanation of the Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave Law;
      • an analysis of the ministerial exception as an affirmative defense available to religious institutions in discrimination cases;

      Thank you for your continued support.

      Cordially,

      Alexis J. LeBlanc, Esq., MCLE Publications Attorney

  • Table of Contents

    Table of Contents

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    Chapter 1 expand

    Interviewing Your Plaintiff-Client and Evaluating and Filing the Claim

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    Nancy S. Shilepsky, Esq., Sherin and Lodgen LLP

    Checklist 1.1

    - Terms of the Employment Contract: A Checklist Buy Form

    Exhibit 1A

    - Telephone Intake Checklist for Wrongful Termination Client Buy Form

    Exhibit 1B

    - Client Questionnaire: Wrongful Termination Claim Buy Form
    Chapter 2 expand

    Anticipating Employer Defenses and Counseling Your Plaintiff-Client on Strategy Options

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    Nancy S. Shilepsky, Esq., Sherin and Lodgen LLP

    Exhibit 2A

    - Sample Demand Letter in Wrongful Termination Case Buy Form
    Chapter 3 expand

    Litigating a Claim and Taking a Case to Trial

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    Nancy S. Shilepsky, Esq., Sherin and Lodgen LLP

    Exhibit 3A

    - Sample Amended Complaint and Jury Demand in Wrongful Termination Case Buy Form

    Exhibit 3B

    - Sample Proof-of-Pretext Chart Buy Form

    Exhibit 3C

    - Confidentiality Stipulation Buy Form

    Exhibit 3D

    - Sample Special Jury Verdict Form Buy Form
  • Editors & Authors

    Author(s)

    Lori A. Jodoin, Esq., Kotin, Crabtree & Strong LLP, Boston
    Nancy S. Shilepsky, Esq., Sherin and Lodgen LLP, Boston
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