National Employment Lawyers Association: Effectively Representing Immigrants In Employment Cases

The National Employment Lawyers Association (NELA) and The Employee Rights Advocacy Institute For Law & Policy (The Institute) are proud to bring together employee rights advocates from the private bar, government agencies, and non-profit, legal services and public interest organizations to learn from and network with each other to fulfill the promise of our country’s worker protection laws.

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NELA_IEC13-000

Full Set Audio Recordings

Each session on a separate CD (includes free binder); or all sessions in mp3 format on free USB (playable on any computer, iPod, IPad or other electronic listening device. CDs and USBs delivered via Priority US Mail. 15% shipping and handling fees will be applied upon checkout.

Audio CDs: 6

$75.00

$60.00

NELA_IEC13-101

Successfully Representing Undocumented Workers In Employment Litigation: Yes You Can!

Speakers: Alejandro Caffarelli & Jim Knoepp; Moderator & Speaker: Bill Beardall

This session exploreS the effects of immigration status on employment litigation and offerS practical techniques to represent undocumented workers successfully. Topics include methods for assessing the immigration-related risks of litigation and counseling undocumented plaintiffs about those risks without exaggerating them; strategies for keeping immigration status out of the litigation; managing litigation, discovery, and proof issues; winning protective orders barring discovery of immigration status and educating judges on how to handle this issue properly; retaliation against plaintiffs still employed by the defendant; using the USDOL-ICE Memorandum of Understanding to your client's advantage; and concerns that arise in structuring settlements for undocumented workers and paying out litigation proceeds.

Audio CDs: 2

$24.00

$20.00

NELA_IEC13-102

The Cultural & Linguistic Dimensions Of Litigating Cases On Behalf Of Immigrant Workers

Speakers: Bryce W. Ashby, Karen Jo Koonan & J. Roberto Mendoza; Moderator: Eve H. Cervantez

Subtle and obvious cultural differences as well as language barriers can have a profound impact on all aspects of litigation, including assessing a plaintiff's credibility and case value, taking and defending depositions, presenting evidence to the court, and talking to the jury about the claims at trial. Our speakers share their tips for incorporating these considerations into effective representation of immigrant clients.

Audio CDs: 1

$15.00

$12.00

NELA_IEC13-103

Representing Immigrant Workers In Sexual Harassment Cases

Speakers: Mónica Ramírez & William R. Tamayo; Moderator & Speaker: David L. Kern

Immigrant workers are especially vulnerable to illegal workplace treatment—including sexual harassment—and there are unique issues involved in prosecuting a sexual harassment claim on behalf of an immigrant worker. Our experts discuss strategies and best practices for bringing winning cases and protecting your client.

Audio CDs: 1

$15.00

$12.00

NELA_IEC13-104

Overcoming Scorched-Earth Defense Tactics When Representing Immigrant Workers

Speakers: Laura R. Feldman & Jenifer J. (J.J.) Rosenbaum; Moderator & Speaker: Justin D. Cummins

Employers often defend employment cases of immigrants in an overly aggressive manner, including misusing discovery procedures under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure based on the actual or perceived immigration status of plaintiffs and other improper considerations. Employers in these cases also seem more willing to pursue retaliatory counterclaims, improper witness contacts, and other intimidation tactics. Our veteran practitioners discuss effective strategies for neutralizing these approaches and, moreover, using such tactics against employers as to both liability and damages.

Audio CDs: 1

$15.00

$12.00

NELA_IEC13-105

Somos Unidos! Effective Community, Private Bar & Government Partnerships

Speakers: Melvina C. Ford, Adam T. Klein & William R. Tamayo; Moderator: Haeyoung Yoon

Across the country, worker advocates are partnering with community organizations, unions, the private bar, and government agencies such as federal and state departments of labor, state Attorneys General, and state health and safety administrators to protect immigrant workers. These innovative collaborations can yield terrific results for workers and strong cease-and-desist orders against employers. Our panelists lead a discussion of how to leverage these resources and on‐the‐ground know‐how as well as the challenging legal, strategic, and ethical aspects of these relationships.

Audio CDs: 1

$15.00

$12.00