Considering an Expert for Wrongful Termination Cases
Wrongful termination matters often require vocational and economic experts for back pay, front pay, and mitigation analysis.
Checklist
- Document the terminated position and comparable-occupation baseline
- Catalog post-termination job search evidence
- Estimate front pay horizon
- Identify benefits that should be quantified
Questions to ask the expert
- How do you evaluate mitigation efforts?
- What labor market data supports the expected time to comparable employment?
Timeline
1-3 weeks before retention.
Required documents
- Employment records
- Job search documentation
- Compensation history
Common pitfalls
- Thin mitigation documentation
- Missing benefits components
Frequently Asked Questions
Are mental anguish damages part of the economic analysis?
No, those are separate non-economic damages.
References
- EEOCGovernment
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