©SHRM 2007SHRM Weekly Online Survey: August 7, Litigation Sample comprised of 329 randomly selected HR professionals. Analyzing 329 responses of 2,776 s sent, 2,706 s were received (response rate = 12%). Survey fielded August 8 – August 15, 2007; presentation generated on August 17, Margin of error is +/- 5%.

©SHRM 2007SHRM Weekly Online Survey: August 7, In The Past Five Years, Has Your Organization Been Named as a Defendant in an Employment-Related Lawsuit? n = 293 Note: Percentages do not total 100% as multiple response options were allowed. Respondents who answered “Not sure” were excluded from this analysis.

©SHRM 2007SHRM Weekly Online Survey: August 7, Has Your Organization Had Any of The Following Charges Against it in The Past Five Years and How Was The Charge Resolved?

©SHRM 2007SHRM Weekly Online Survey: August 7, Other Employment-Related Charges and Resolution. Wrongful termination – charge is still pending Retaliation – charge was dismissed Hostile work environment - charge was dismissed Breach of contract - charge was dismissed Failure to hire due to reputation - charge was dismissed ERISA – reached settlement outside of the court Copyright infringement – Charge was litigated in favor of plaintiff Slander – charge was litigated in favor of employer