Alan L. Rupe explains in a recent Wichita, Kansas newspaper column how unintended consequences and government legislation are affecting organizations with regard to employee claims of harassment and discrimination. The article, "Employers May Benefit from Detainee's Lawsuit," published November 12, 2009 by The Wichita Eagle, describes why plaintiffs must be more factual in their claims against employers and why courts are more likely to dismiss lawsuits deemed weak in plausible evidence.

The complete article is available online:

• "Employers May Benefit From Detainee's Lawsuit,"
  • The Wichita Eagle (November 12, 2009)

Previous Articles:

• "Changes Made, Coming in Employment Law,"
  • The Wichita Eagle (February 25, 2009)
• "Businesses Can Avoid Claims of Retaliation,"
  • The Wichita Eagle, (November 6, 2008)

Mr. Rupe practices law in multiple areas including health and hospital law, labor and employment law and commercial litigation. As a trial lawyer he has earned the title of “Board Certified Trial Specialist” by the National Board of Legal Specialty Certification. He brings to the table more than 30 years of experience in advising clients and in litigation and has served as lead counsel in more than 120 civil jury trials. He has been named as the “Wichita Best Lawyers Labor and Employment Lawyer of the Year” for 2010.