Injunctive relief usually takes one of three forms: temporary restraining order (TRO), preliminary injunction, and permanent injunction. This practice note outlines the steps you should take while preparing for and conducting preliminary injunction hearings on behalf of plaintiff employers.Injunctive relief is always predicated upon showing a threat of irreparable harm and an absence of adequate legal remedies. The first step to seek injunctive relief is to file your lawsuit in the appropriate county. Injunctive relief is a legal remedy in the form of a court order that compels an individual or entity to do or refrain from specific actions. In addition to seeking injunctive relief on regular notice, the threat of a large damage award against the wrongdoer can also be effective.