Learn the ins and outs of discrimination based on age, gender, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, disability, religion, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, condition related to pregnancy such as lactation/need to express breast milk, and sexual orientation, as well as sexual harassment and same-sex sexual harassment. The panelists explain how to identify and gather circumstantial evidence, devise strategies of proof or defense, and meet or attack the prima facie case for purposes of summary judgment. The speakers also discuss the employer’s burden to articulate a legitimate business reason for their actions and analyze pretext as well as retaliation claims. Hear the speakers cover the fundamentals of each topic and provide tips and best practices.
The topics are presented through the vantage points of both employee-side and management-side counsel. Hear the panelists discuss the areas of employment discrimination where claims are increasing and share practical pointers on how to advance your client’s interests.
The topics are presented through the vantage points of both employee-side and management-side counsel. Hear the panelists discuss the areas of employment discrimination where claims are increasing and share practical pointers on how to advance your client’s interests.
Course Content
9:30 - 9:35 amWelcome and Introduction
Lori A. Jodoin, Esq.,
Kotin, Crabtree & Strong LLP, Boston
9:35 - 9:50 am
Employment Discrimination Law Overview: Disparate Treatment, Hostile Work Environment, and More!
Nafisa M. Bohra, Esq.,
Bennett & Belfort, PC, Cambridge
9:50 - 10:00 am
Protected Classes in Massachusetts
Lori A. Jodoin, Esq.,
Kotin, Crabtree & Strong LLP, Boston
10:00 - 10:05 am
The Qualification Prong of the Prima Facie Case
Lori A. Jodoin, Esq.,
Kotin, Crabtree & Strong LLP, Boston
10:05 - 10:20 am
What Constitutes an Adverse Employment Action
Nafisa M. Bohra, Esq.,
Bennett & Belfort, PC, Cambridge
Michelle M. De Oliveira, Esq.,
Kenney & Sams, PC, Southborough
10:20 - 10:30 am
Raising the Inference of Discrimination
Nafisa M. Bohra, Esq.,
Bennett & Belfort, PC, Cambridge
Matthew J. Fogelman, Esq.,
Fogelman Law LLC, Newton
10:30 - 10:40 am
Layoffs, Terminations, Failure to Hire, and Failure to Promote Claims
Michelle M. De Oliveira, Esq.,
Kenney & Sams, PC, Southborough
10:40 - 10:50 am
Special Considerations in Age Discrimination Cases
Matthew J. Fogelman, Esq.,
Fogelman Law LLC, Newton
10:50 - 10:55 am
Break
10:55 - 11:10 am
Failure To Accommodate, Disability, Perceived Disability, and Associational Disability Claims
Matthew J. Fogelman, Esq.,
Fogelman Law LLC, Newton
Michelle M. De Oliveira, Esq.,
Kenney & Sams, PC, Southborough
Lori A. Jodoin, Esq.,
Kotin, Crabtree & Strong LLP, Boston
11:10 - 11:25 am
Sexual Harassment and Hostile Work Environment Claims
Matthew J. Fogelman, Esq.,
Fogelman Law LLC, Newton
Michelle M. De Oliveira, Esq.,
Kenney & Sams, PC, Southborough
11:25 - 11:40 am
Retaliation Claims
Matthew J. Fogelman, Esq.,
Fogelman Law LLC, Newton
11:40 - 11:55 am
Summary Judgment and the Prima Facie Case
Panel
11:55 - 12:05 pm
The Employer’s Burden to Articulate a Legitimate Business Reason for Their Actions
Lori A. Jodoin, Esq.,
Kotin, Crabtree & Strong LLP, Boston
Michelle M. De Oliveira, Esq.,
Kenney & Sams, PC, Southborough
12:05 - 12:20 pm
Pretext
Nafisa M. Bohra, Esq.,
Bennett & Belfort, PC, Cambridge
12:20 - 12:30 pm
'Ask the Experts' Q&A Session and Key Takeaways
Panel
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Speakers
ChairLori A. Jodoin, Esq.,
Kotin, Crabtree & Strong LLP, Boston
Faculty
Nafisa M. Bohra, Esq.,
Bennett & Belfort, PC, Cambridge
Michelle M. De Oliveira, Esq.,
Kenney & Sams, PC, Southborough
Matthew J. Fogelman, Esq.,
Fogelman Law LLC, Newton
