[header] How to defend yourself in a labor law violation lawsuit [title] Read the employee's complaint. [step] The employee will start the lawsuit by filing a complaint in court. In this document, the employee will explain the facts that gave rise to the lawsuit and will also make a demand for money damages. 
[substeps] A summons should be served along with the complaint. This document should tell you how much time you have to formally respond to the lawsuit by filing your answer.