Labor of Law: Sexual-Harassment Case Delays Strain Witnesses' Memories, Frustrate Both Sides - Law.com

What You Need to Know

• Pandemic-fueled court delays are especially problematic for sexual harassment lawsuits.
• Parties are opting for arbitration or mediation to speed up a resolution.
• But mediators are backed up as a result.

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Court backlogs have stalled sexual harassment lawsuits throughout the pandemic, leaving employers and plaintiffs with two big challenges: the possibility that witnesses’ memories will fade, and the emotional toll of dragging on a dispute with no guaranteed end in sight.

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source: https://www.law.com/2022/02/10/labor-of-law-sexual-harassment-case-delays-strain-witnesses-memories-frustrate-both-sides/

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