Types of Employment Discrimination Cases
Understand what elements need to be met in order to prove an employment discrimination claim in Massachusetts
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Learn the ins and outs of discrimination based on age, gender, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, disability, religion, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, condition related to pregnancy such as lactation/need to express breast milk, and sexual orientation, as well as sexual harassment and same-sex sexual harassment. The panelists explain how to identify and gather circumstantial evidence, devise strategies of proof or defense, and meet or attack the prima facie case for purposes of summary judgment. The speakers also discuss the employer’s burden to articulate a legitimate business reason for their actions and analyze pretext as well as retaliation claims. Hear the speakers cover the fundamentals of each topic and provide tips and best practices.
The topics are presented through the vantage points of both employee-side and management-side counsel. Hear the panelists discuss the areas of employment discrimination where claims are increasing and share practical pointers on how to advance your client’s interests.
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Agenda & Materials
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9:30 - 9:35 am
Welcome and Introduction
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9:35 - 9:50 am
Employment Discrimination Law Overview: Disparate Treatment, Hostile Work Environment, and More!
on demand video Add to CartNafisa M. Bohra, Esq., Bennett & Belfort, PC , Cambridge
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9:50 - 10:00 am
Protected Classes in Massachusetts
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10:00 - 10:05 am
The Qualification Prong of the Prima Facie Case
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10:05 - 10:20 am
What Constitutes an Adverse Employment Action
on demand video Add to CartNafisa M. Bohra, Esq., Bennett & Belfort, PC , Cambridge
Michelle M. De Oliveira, Esq., Kenney & Sams, PC , Southborough
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10:20 - 10:30 am
Raising the Inference of Discrimination
on demand video Add to CartNafisa M. Bohra, Esq., Bennett & Belfort, PC , Cambridge
Matthew J. Fogelman, Esq., Fogelman Law LLC , Newton
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10:30 - 10:40 am
Layoffs, Terminations, Failure to Hire, and Failure to Promote Claims
on demand video Add to CartMichelle M. De Oliveira, Esq., Kenney & Sams, PC , Southborough
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10:40 - 10:50 am
Special Considerations in Age Discrimination Cases
on demand video Add to CartMatthew J. Fogelman, Esq., Fogelman Law LLC , Newton
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10:50 - 10:55 am
Break
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10:55 - 11:10 am
Failure To Accommodate, Disability, Perceived Disability, and Associational Disability Claims
on demand video Add to CartMatthew J. Fogelman, Esq., Fogelman Law LLC , Newton
Michelle M. De Oliveira, Esq., Kenney & Sams, PC , Southborough
Lori A. Jodoin, Esq., Kotin, Crabtree & Strong LLP , Newton
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11:10 - 11:25 am
Sexual Harassment and Hostile Work Environment Claims
on demand video Add to CartMatthew J. Fogelman, Esq., Fogelman Law LLC , Newton
Michelle M. De Oliveira, Esq., Kenney & Sams, PC , Southborough
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11:25 - 11:40 am
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11:40 - 11:55 am
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11:55 - 12:05 pm
The Employer’s Burden to Articulate a Legitimate Business Reason for Their Actions
on demand video Add to CartLori A. Jodoin, Esq., Kotin, Crabtree & Strong LLP , Newton
Michelle M. De Oliveira, Esq., Kenney & Sams, PC , Southborough
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12:05 - 12:20 pm
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12:20 - 12:30 pm
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