Documentation Requirements for Multi-Jurisdictional Claims & Timeline and Deadlines for Multi-Jurisdictional Strategy

State-Specific Evidence Enhancement

Protected Class Documentation: If your state protects additional classes beyond federal law: - Document harassment based on state-protected characteristics - Gather evidence supporting broader state law definitions - Identify witnesses to state-law violations specifically - Prepare comparative evidence for state versus federal standards - Consider expert testimony on state law interpretations Enhanced Damages Documentation: For states without damage caps: - Comprehensive documentation of economic impact - Extensive medical and psychological impact evidence - Career damage and professional reputation harm - Future earning capacity and advancement impact - Pain and suffering documentation for unlimited recovery

Multi-Forum Evidence Preparation

Federal Standard Evidence: - Traditional Title VII harassment elements and proof - EEOC investigation and process documentation - Federal court litigation preparation standards - Expert witness preparation for federal law standards - Damages calculation under federal law limitations State Enhancement Evidence: - Additional protected class harassment documentation - Evidence supporting broader state law harassment definitions - Documentation for enhanced state law remedies - State-specific expert witness preparation - Enhanced damages evidence for unlimited recovery states

Critical Decision Points

Initial Filing Decision (First 30 Days): - Research both federal and state law deadlines and requirements - Evaluate strategic advantages of different filing options - Consider employer's likely forum preferences and defensive strategies - Assess available resources for pursuing multiple legal avenues - Consult with attorneys experienced in both federal and state employment law Investigation Phase Coordination (30-180 Days): - Monitor both federal and state agency investigation progress - Provide evidence and testimony supporting both legal theories - Evaluate settlement opportunities under different legal systems - Consider impact of agency findings on litigation strategy - Assess whether to pursue both avenues or focus on most promising forum Resolution Phase Strategy (180+ Days): - Compare settlement offers and litigation prospects under different laws - Evaluate attorney fee and cost implications of different forums - Consider precedent value and broader impact under different legal systems - Assess enforcement and collection prospects under different judgments - Plan for potential appeals under both federal and state systems