How best to reach a settlement regarding an employment discrimination lawsuit?
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How best to reach a settlement regarding an employment discrimination lawsuit?
I was discriminated against. I filed a charge with the EEOC and received a right to sue letter. I filed a lawsuit with the US District Court. The company’s attorney requested a meeting with me to discus the joint preliminary report and discovery plan. The attorney requested my documentation, who my witnesses are, etc., and wants me to ask them for a settlement regarding this matter. I am not represented at this time, although I have gotten some legal advise along the way. How and what do you request from the regarding a settlement. Should I speak with an employment law attorney? In Carroll County, GA.
Asked on September 17, 2011 under Employment Labor Law, Georgia
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
Definitely speak with an employment law attorney, and do NOT provide anything to the other side untijl you do. An attorney will know what your claim might be worth and will be much better situated than you to get that amount--since the other side has a lawyer, why would you want to handicap yourself by not having an attorney of your own?
The reason to not show the other side the requested material until you speak with your lawyer is that what they are requesting is your case--you'd be showing them all your evidence, your witnesses, etc. That gives them the chance to prepare for it--how to respond, how to explain it away, how to minimize it, etc. Just like a coach doesn't give the other team his playbook, you should not let the other side preview your case before speaking with your lawyer.
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