Q: Questions about procedures and drafting of complaint...
I am filing suit pro se against former employer for retaliation and unpaid wages (attorney representation would have been ideal but am having to do this myself because attorney I retained dumped my case after 9 months of stalling and no work but I still want to be paid at least minimum wage)
1. Do I need to submit all relevant documents with complaint or will I have a chance to present supporting documents at some point later in the process? (I ask because there are substantial documents material to the case)
2. Damages for emotional distress allowed under the FLSA?
3. Damages awarded for each claim for same resulting injury, or only one award per each injury regardless of number of causes of action?
3. My complaint references material facts on pg2 of another suit- do I need to include the entire complaint for that case or can I only include relevant pages?
4. Are there caps on damages for specific claims or injuries and if so, where can I find information about the limits?
A:
Answers to your five questions in seriatim:
1. No.
2. Not that I am aware of.
3. Plead all damages in all counts.
3 (sic). No--and no copies of relevant pages either. Just identify the case.
4. Ask for whatever you want; the defense will enlighten you.
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