Global Mobility Risks for Automotive Employers: Lessons from Recent U.S. Jury Verdicts

A recent federal jury verdict against BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC highlights the legal risks that can arise when global mobility practices intersect with U.S. anti-discrimination laws. For automotive companies operating U.S. facilities — and relying on expatriate assignments and globally integrated leadership structures — the case serves as a timely reminder that global staffing strategies must be implemented within the framework of U.S. employment law.... By: Warner Norcross + Judd