Expert Witness Testimony

Overview

The use of expert witness testimony is becoming increasingly the norm in employment litigation. Since 2000, while simultaneously being a boots-on-the-ground consultant, Julie Moore has been retained as an expert witness in over 50 matters, both by employers and employees.

An employment practices expert can offer valuable insight, opinions, and testimony about whether an employer’s policies, procedures, or actions — such as its workplace investigation or handling of discipline or termination — align with or are inconsistent with standard HR practices. Courts recognize that an expert witness may testify if they are qualified by knowledge, skill, experience, training, or education, and their knowledge will help a judge or jury to understand the evidence or to determine a fact in issue. Further, the offered opinion must be based upon sufficient facts or data, and it must be the product of reliable principles and methods that were applied to the facts of the case. Testimony must be both reliable and relevant to be admissible.

Juries can benefit from hearing testimony from an experienced Human Resources expert who explains standard practices in the workplace (and not legal conclusions that would usurp a jury’s function). One Federal Court recently issued an Order allowing Julie Moore to testify about the applicable professional standards relating to Human Resources guidelines in conducting workplace investigations or climate assessments, as well as the employer’s performance in light of those standards. The Court found that her testimony is based on her “expertise and may help the jury resolve an issue of material fact.” Julie has numerous other Court Orders finding her testimony admissible and helpful to the factfinder.

Areas of Expertise

Julie offers expert opinions across the full spectrum of employment practices and human resources matters, including:

Testimony Highlights