Spriggs Law Firm

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Part I. Basic Theories

Chapter 1 Overview
Chapter 2 Theories Based on Intent
Chapter 3 Disparate Impact and Testing

Part II. Protected Classifications

Chapter 4 Race, Color, and National Origin
Chapter 5 Gender Discrimination
Chapter 6 Religion
Chapter 7 Retaliation

Part III. Getting Started

Chapter 8 Case Screening and Retainers
Chapter 9 Timeliness and the Doctrine of Continuing Violation
Chapter 10 Exhaustion of Administrative Procedures
Chapter 11 Choice of Forum and Pleadings
Chapter 12 Peculiarities of the EEO Process for Federal Employees

Part IV. Proving Your Case

Chapter 13 Choice and Timing of Discovery
Chapter 14 Probative Value of Statistical Evidence
Chapter 15 Use of the Defendant's Electronic Records
Chapter 16 Building One's Own Databases
Chapter 17 Expert Witnesses
Chapter 18 Useful Evidentiary Doctrines
Chapter 19 Documentary Evidence

Part V. Discriminatory Practices

Chapter 20 Analysis of Hiring and Promotion: Choice of Benchmarks

Part I: Applicant Flow

Chapter 21 Analysis of Hiring and Promotion: Choice of Benchmarks

Part II: Proxy Populations

Chapter 22 Hiring
Chapter 23 Promotions
Chapter 24 Terms and Conditions of Employment
Chapter 25 Analysis of Discipline and Discharge

Part VI. Class Actions

Chapter 26 Seeking Class Action Status
Chapter 27 Stage I: Management
Chapter 28 Stage II: Proceedings and Fairness Hearings

Part VII. Dispositions

Chapter 29 Summary Judgment
Chapter 30 Trials
Chapter 31 Appeals
Chapter 32 Settlement

Part VIII. Remedies

Chapter 33 Monetary Relief
Chapter 34 Equitable Relief and Generic Remedial Doctrines
Chapter 35 Postjudgment Enforcement