• videocam On-Demand Webinar
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  • schedule 90 minutes

Navigating the Mixed-Motive Causation Standard in Title VII, ADA, and FMLA Claims

About the Course

Introduction

This CLE course will provide employment counsel with a review of how the mixed-motive causation standard is being applied in discrimination and retaliation cases and discuss practical implications for Title VII, ADA, and FMLA claims.

Description

Differing circuit court findings on the standard of proof courts should apply in mixed-motive discrimination and retaliation cases are creating questions and grey areas for employment counsel defending claims. There remains a circuit split on the proper standard for proving retaliation claims under the FMLA.

Employment counsel must understand how courts are ruling in mixed-motive cases in order to advise and defend employers.

Listen as our authoritative panel of employment litigators analyzes recent legal developments in the application of the mixed-motive causation standard in discrimination and retaliation cases. The panel will review practical implications for employment counsel defending claims under Title VII, the ADA, and the FMLA.

Credit Information
  • This 90-minute webinar is eligible in most states for 1.5 CLE credits.


  • Live Online


    On Demand

Date + Time

  • event

    Wednesday, January 18, 2023

  • schedule

    1:00 p.m. ET./10:00 a.m. PT

  1. Mixed-motive causation: definition
  2. Raising the mixed-motive cause of action or defense
    1. At pleading stage
    2. At summary judgment
    3. At trial
  3. Relevant case law and implications for employment litigation

The panel will review these and other key issues:

  • What is the mixed-motive causation standard and when does it typically arise in employment cases?
  • How have courts recently ruled in discrimination and retaliation cases alleging a mixed motive?
  • How can employers' counsel successfully defend cases alleging mixed motive in light of differing circuit court rulings?