Does litigation history discourage potential employers?

pragmatist wrote:

I will have to tell employers when they ask me about the gap in my resume and for references.

Well, if you get along in the process and believe that the employer is going to hire you, then backs out because they learn of your litigation, that is typically illegal on their part.  If a reference dings you over asserting your rights, that is defamation.  It's usually not a good idea to list a reference if you think they'll say something negative, though pursuing your legal rights is not a negative thing.  I think you need to find a way that if absolutely needed, explains that you're not litigious and at the same time not defame your previous employer.

Turn the question around (maybe not in the interview ) Does litigation history of an employer discourage applicants or business partners?   Food for thought.

Romaniac