Plaintiffs' lawyers filed more employment-related class action cases in 2018, although the value of the largest settlements fell dramatically.
But employers can expect better outcomes this year, as the Trump Administration gains a stronger foothold with its pro-employer orientation.
As core strategies for containing employee health-care costs diminish in effectiveness, companies need fresher approaches.
Employee class-action lawsuits, expected just two years ago to become a minor worry, remain a threat and may flare up in 2014.
