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Avoiding Pitfalls in Federal Sector Litigation: How to Prepare for an EEOC Judge
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Getting to the point where an EEOC judge is assigned to your case is a significant milestone in federal sector litigation. What happens next?
Louise Ryder, a senior attorney with The Spiggle Law Firm, is here to continue our series on navigating federal sector litigation.
The EEOC process is complex and laden with procedural requirements that require strategic thinking. From the initial conference to the extensive discovery phase, understanding each step's intricacies, costs, and potential benefits—such as early settlement opportunities—can significantly impact a case's outcome. Being well-prepared and informed about these processes is crucial for navigating federal sector litigation successfully.
Once assigned to an EEOC judge, the first significant step is the initial conference. Louise details what to expect and how to prepare for this initial conference.
The judge will discuss what has already been covered in the Report of Investigation (ROI) and what additional discovery is needed to build a robust case. This includes interrogatories (questions posed to the other party), requests for documents, and requests for admissions (statements the other party must admit or deny).
One of the distinctive aspects of federal sector EEOC litigation is the active role of the judge in managing the case. Unlike in federal district court, where judges often set broad parameters and leave the details to the parties, EEOC judges might dive deep into specific issues, which can help streamline the process and reduce litigation costs.
Chapters
(03:24) Clarifying claims and issues
(05:24) How discovery works differently in the EEOC compared to federal court
(07:10) What to expect from your EEOC judge
(10:04) Timelines and extensions
(12:14) Settlement discussions
(17:22) Time and cost estimates for this phase of litigation
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