Tips for Choosing Between Claims

Question 1

If the employer’s action impacts more than one person and there is a natural employment action at issue, look to a ____ claim.

Answer 1

Impact

Question 2

If the employer’s action impacts more than one person and there is NOT a natural employment action at issue, look to a ____ claim.

Answer 2

Systemic disparate impact claim

Question 3

If the employer’s action DOES NOT impact more than one person, look to a ____ claim.

Answer 3

Individual disparate impact claim

Question 4

If the employee complained in any way about the employer’s action, look for a ____ claim.

Answer 4

Retaliation

Question 5

Harassment claims are usually obvious. However, make sure to see if the harassment is because of a . . .

Answer 5

Protected Class

Question 6

Protected class does not include which two things?

Answer 6

Sexual orientation or political affiliation.