Cost of Lawsuits

A good boss should become familiar with the common reasons why employees sue their employers. This includes sexual harassment, discrimination and bullying.

The average total cost of discrimination claims is $125,000, including defense and settlement costs, according to The 2015 Hiscox Guide to Employee Lawsuits. And for employers who choose to go to court, and then lose, the median judgment is about $200,000 — and that's not including defense costs.

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