| name | deposition-employment-supplement |
| title | Employment Litigation Deposition Supplement |
| description | Supplies claim-specific deposition frameworks for employment litigation (discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, wage/hour). Triggers when preparing or conducting depositions in employment cases under Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FLSA, or state equivalents. Use alongside @deposition-preparation. |
| author | CaseMark |
| author_url | https://github.com/CaseMark/skills/tree/main/skills/legal/deposition-employment-supplement |
| license | Apache-2.0 |
| version | 0.1.0 |
| execution_mode | open |
| jurisdiction | us |
| practice | employment |
| language | en |
| tags | ["analysis","checklist","drafting","litigation"] |
Employment Litigation Deposition Supplement
Claim-specific examination frameworks for employment depositions. Use with @deposition-preparation and @deposition-party-plaintiff-defense.
Prerequisites
- Personnel file, performance reviews, disciplinary records
- EEOC charge and employer position statement (if applicable)
- Applicable workplace policies (harassment, discipline, termination)
- Comparator employee information and treatment history
- Complaint and investigation files
Claim Elements & Defenses
| Claim | Elements | Key Defenses |
|---|
| Discrimination (Title VII/ADA/ADEA) | Protected class; qualified; adverse action; discriminatory circumstances | McDonnell Douglas burden-shifting; same-actor inference; comparator parity |
| Harassment (Title VII) | Unwelcome conduct; based on protected characteristic; severe or pervasive; employer liability | Faragher-Ellerth defense; prompt remedial action; welcomed conduct |
| Retaliation | Protected activity; adverse action; causal connection | No knowledge of protected activity; independent legitimate reason; temporal gap |
| Wrongful Termination | Implied contract breach; public policy violation; good faith breach (varies) | At-will status; documented performance issues; after-acquired evidence |
| Wage & Hour (FLSA) | Hours worked; compensation paid; exempt/non-exempt classification; employer knowledge | Exempt classification; good faith reliance; de minimis exception |
Plaintiff Examination Topics
Universal Topics
- Employment history: hire date, positions, promotions, duties, reviews, discipline, separation
- Alleged wrongdoing: each act, dates, actors, locations, plaintiff's contemporaneous response
- Complaints: to whom, exact words, when, response received, EEOC/agency charge filed
- Prior issues: prior terminations, discrimination complaints, lawsuits, workers' comp/disability claims
By Claim Type
Discrimination — Protected class (how/when defendant learned); qualifications and deficiencies; comparators (similarly situated, differential treatment); intent evidence (discriminatory statements, bias incidents)
