Employment-Related Practices; are you prepared

Employment-related lawsuits are a growing concern for employers of all sizes. In 2004, the EEOC reported 79,432 charges filed for harassment, and harassment charge receipts filed and resolved were $251.7 million. According to the Watson Wyatt Company, win or lose, the average cost of legal fees and related defense costs for the average liability claim are approximately $114,000 (not including settlement amounts).