In this Littler attorney-authored article, San Diego's Jerrilyn Malana explains to employers the necessity of creating a work environment that fully acknowledges the family responsibilities of their employees. Family responsibility discrimination law suits have increased by 400 percent over the last decade, and Malana describes the processes that employers must undertake to avoid these suits. "To stem the tide of FRD claims, employers should examine their human resources policies and practices to ensure a family-friendly workplace," says Malana.