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Is the tribal casino employer playing litigation lottery or taking the steps necessary to minimize employment related claims?  Please consider trading in the “I hope we do not get sued” philosophy for a proactive strategy in minimizing employee workplace claims.  Some of the suggestions in this list may assist in reducing liability.  In addition to the reduction of legal liability to employee claims, many of these practices, if embraced, will enhance the employee experience [...]

Sovereign immunity protects governments from lawsuits to which the government does not consent. Tribal governments, of course, possess immunity from lawsuits unless, according to the United States, the United States is the party presenting a claim against the tribal government. Individuals who serve tribal governments as tribal officials and employees are protected by the same immunity which protects the tribal government as long as the tribal official or employee are acting within the course [...]