A Practice Note discussing options and strategies for employers defending against frivolous and bad faith lawsuits filed by current or former employees. This Practice Note addresses motions to dismiss, settlement tactics, counterclaims, sanctions under Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP), attorneys' fees under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and frivolous appeals. This Note addresses federal law.