Yep. HR actions are expensive too. In many states the damages are trebled in this sort of thing. Too, the litigation expenses for even a simple action run $50-100K just for paying your attorneys and not including any judgment or settlement. Plus it's a huge disruption to an organization as many of the employees and managers are deposed or have to spend lots of time producing documents. Then add in the gossip time as everyone starts talking about it when they could be doing more productive things.

J.