With the in-depth contributions of seasoned employment law practitioners from across the country, this important book is a best practices guide for attorneys who litigate cases on behalf of plaintiff/employees and defendants/employers. Among other topics, chapters address: Workplace harassment and model prevention policies Investigating, preparing, and responding to the claim Employment practices liability insurance Representing and defending the alleged harasser Arbitration in a harassment case Discovering juror attitudes in sexual harassment cases Evidentiary issues Damages To assist the practitioner in litigating these cases, these topics are covered with separate chapters that address these topics from the perspective of the plaintiff and the defense: Multi-plaintiff litigation and class actions Discovery and deposing the alleged harasser and the witnesses for the other party Motions for, and defending against, summary judgement Voir dire and opening statement by the opposing party Cross-examination Closing argument and jury instructions