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. 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. 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
10:30 - 10:35 am - Welcome and IntroductionLori A. Jodoin, Esq.,
Kotin, Crabtree & Strong LLP, Newton
10:35 - 10:50 am - Employment Discrimination Law Overview: Disparate Treatment, Hostile Work Environment, and More!
Matthew J. Fogelman, Esq.,
Fogelman Law LLC, Newton
Michelle M. De Oliveira, Esq.,
Kenney & Sams, PC, Southborough
10:50 - 11:00 am - Protected Classes in Massachusetts
Lori A. Jodoin, Esq.,
Kotin, Crabtree & Strong LLP, Newton
11:00 - 11:05 am - Employment Discrimination: The Qualification Prong of the Prima Facie Case
Lori A. Jodoin, Esq.,
Kotin, Crabtree & Strong LLP, Newton
11:05 - 11:20 am - What Constitutes an Adverse Employment Action
Michelle M. De Oliveira, Esq.,
Kenney & Sams, PC, Southborough
11:20 - 11:30 am - Raising the Inference of Discrimination
Matthew J. Fogelman, Esq.,
Fogelman Law LLC, Newton
11:30 - 11:40 am - Employment Discrimination: Layoffs, Terminations, Failure to Hire, and Failure to Promote Claims
Lori A. Jodoin, Esq.,
Kotin, Crabtree & Strong LLP, Newton
11:40 - 11:50 am - Special Considerations in Age Discrimination Cases
Lori A. Jodoin, Esq.,
Kotin, Crabtree & Strong LLP, Newton
11:50 - 11:55 am - Break
11:55 - 12:10 pm - Employment Discrimination: Failure To Accommodate, Disability, Perceived Disability, and Associational Disability Claims
12:10 - 12:25 pm - Sexual Harassment and Hostile Work Environment Claims
Matthew J. Fogelman, Esq.,
Fogelman Law LLC, Newton
Michelle M. De Oliveira, Esq.,
Kenney & Sams, PC, Southborough
12:25 - 12:40 pm - Employment Discrimination: Retaliation Claims
Matthew J. Fogelman, Esq.,
Fogelman Law LLC, Newton
12:40 - 12:45 pm - Massachusetts Paid Family & Medical Leave
Michelle M. De Oliveira, Esq.,
Kenney & Sams, PC, Southborough
12:45 - 12:55 pm - Employment Discrimination: Summary Judgment and the Prima Facie Case
12:55 - 1:05 pm - The Employer’s Burden to Articulate a Legitimate Business Reason for Their Actions
Michelle M. De Oliveira, Esq.,
Kenney & Sams, PC, Southborough
1:05 - 1:20 pm - Employment Discrimination: Pretext
Lori A. Jodoin, Esq.,
Kotin, Crabtree & Strong LLP, Newton
Matthew J. Fogelman, Esq.,
Fogelman Law LLC, Newton
1:20 - 1:30 pm - “Ask the Experts” Q&A Session
Speaker(s)
ChairLori A. Jodoin, Esq.,
Kotin, Crabtree & Strong LLP, Newton
Faculty
Michelle M. De Oliveira, Esq.,
Kenney & Sams, PC, Southborough
Matthew J. Fogelman, Esq.,
Fogelman Law LLC, Newton
