Unfortunately, some people take advantage of the company where they work or have worked in order to win compensation that doesn't actually exist. This attitude of lying as a witness in court proceedings is considered bad faith litigation, which means:
- The party raises a claim or defense against an express text of the law or an incontrovertible fact;
- Changing the truth of the facts;
- Using the process to achieve an illegal objective;
- Unjustified resistance to the proceedings;
- Proceeding recklessly in any incident or act of the proceedings;
- Causing incidents that are manifestly unfounded or filing an appeal with a manifestly delaying intent.
People who act in bad faith can be convicted and face damages, fines, compensation and even imprisonment.
That's why, before you go to court, you need to analyze what you're really entitled to and what you're taking advantage of.