Sentences with phrase «employer in a jury trial»

Using these jury instructions, Mr. Mavrick successfully represented a Fort Lauderdale employer in a jury trial victory.

Not exact matches

Doing away with arbitration in this context would prohibit employers from requiring employees or applicants to waive their legal right to a trial by jury in order to work.

Received a defense verdict on jury trial in favor of an employer accused of employment discrimination by the EEOC.

Even when it does not, the damages awarded the employee in arbitration are nearly always far less than in a jury trial, and an arbitrator's award against the employer is a private matter.

Considering the disadvantages of arbitration, its changing nature, and changes in the pool of available arbitrators, employers should consider another alternative; having agreements with their employees that all legal disputes will be submitted to court, but only before a judge without a jury (a «bench trial»).

Dawn Knepper, who started Feb. 1 as shareholder at her new firm, is expected to use her experience representing employers in all aspects of employment law, including jury and bench trials in both federal and state court, according to a statement released by Buchalter.

Ms. Knepper's experience includes successfully defending employers in both jury and bench trials and in arbitration proceedings.

Defended employer in eight - day federal - court jury trial alleging ADA discrimination and wrongful discharge.

Obtained defense verdict in jury trial for employer based on alleged negligence of an employee.

Ms. Knepper's experience includes successfully defending employers in both jury and bench trials and in arbitration proceedings including actions alleging discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination.