Michigan Jury Instruction - 1.8.1 Employee Claim Against Employer and Union - Vaca v. Sipes - General Instruction

• Category: Federal - Jury Instructions - Adverse Employment Action
• State: Multi-State
• Control #: US-11CF-1-8-1
• Format: Word; Rich Text

Description

This form contains sample jury instructions, to be used across the United States. These questions are to be used only as a model, and should be altered to more perfectly fit your own cause of action needs.

Michigan Jury Instruction — 1.8.1 Employee Claim Against Employer and Union NACAca v. Sipes - General Instruction The Michigan Jury Instruction — 1.8.1 Employee Claim Against Employer and Union NACAca v. Sipes - General Instruction pertains to a specific legal scenario where an employee brings a claim against both their employer and their union under the NACA v. Sides doctrine. This instruction provides guidance to the jury in understanding the legal principles involved in such cases. Keywords: Michigan jury instruction, employee claim, employer, union, NACA v. Sides, general instruction, legal scenario, legal principles. Different types of Michigan Jury Instruction — 1.8.1 Employee Claim Against Employer and Union NACAca v. Sipes - General Instruction: 1. Preliminary Instruction: This type of instruction provides an overview of the case and the legal framework that applies to employee claims against employers and unions under the NACA v. Sides doctrine. It sets the stage for the jury's understanding of the subsequent instructions. 2. Burden of Proof Instruction: In this type of instruction, the jury is informed about the burden of proof placed upon the employee when making a claim against their employer and union. It clarifies the level of evidence required for a successful claim. 3. Employer's Duty Instruction: This instruction focuses on the employer's duty towards the employee and outlines the specific obligations they have regarding matters such as collective bargaining and fair representation. 4. Union's Duty Instruction: This type of instruction explains the union's duties to the employee and underscores their responsibilities regarding fair representation, maintenance of membership, and handling grievances. 5. Breach of Duty Instruction: Here, the jury is informed about what constitutes a breach of duty by either the employer or the union. It outlines the criteria that need to be met for the employee to prove a breach and the implications of such breaches on the employee's claim. 6. Causation Instruction: This instruction addresses the element of causation and requires the jury to evaluate whether any breach of duty by the employer or union was a substantial factor in causing harm or loss to the employee. It highlights the cause-and-effect relationship between the breach of duty and the employee's claim. 7. Damages Instruction: In this type of instruction, the jury is guided on how to calculate and award damages if they find in favor of the employee. It provides information on the types of damages available under the NACA v. Sides doctrine, such as economic losses, emotional distress, and punitive damages. Note: The specific types and contents of the instructions may vary depending on the legal jurisdiction and the specific case at hand. Therefore, it is essential to consult the relevant legal resources for the most accurate and up-to-date instructions.