1.   Then there is the cost of lawyers to handle the lawsuits filed by employees dismissed after testing positive.

2.   Also, three former Registry employees filed a lawsuit last week against Lyons and two other Registry officials claiming discrimination and violation of state whistleblower laws.

3.   Atlanta employees have filed a lawsuit against the city over their pensions.

4.   Be aware that some employees might file discrimination claims or lawsuits in an effort to protect their jobs.

5.   BLACK EMPLOYEES SUE UPS Sixteen black employees filed a discrimination suit against United Parcel Service, saying they had been angered by racist graffiti and blocked promotion paths.

6.   BIAS SUIT FILED AGAINST MICROSOFT Seven former and current employees of Microsoft filed a lawsuit contending that the company had engaged in racial discrimination.

7.   A former employee filed a sexual harassment suit against Clippers owner Donald Sterling.

8.   After an employee files an equal employment opportunity complaint, a mediator is assigned to meet with the employee and supervisor within two weeks.

9.   Earlier this year, five black employees filed suit against Shell Oil Co., contending they were denied the kinds of opportunities their white colleagues routinely received.

10.   Eight current and former employees filed the suit, alleging that Coke has discriminated against African-Americans in pay, promotions and performance evaluations.