There are a number of good resources for finding an employment lawyer. I recommend starting with the National Employment Lawyers Association (NELA), an association of attorneys who represent individuals in employment matters. The website (www.nela.org) has a “find a lawyer” function that will allow you to search for a lawyer in your area. Note, however, […]
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I’m certain you’ve thought about the costs of hiring an attorney to represent you. But you may not have considered that you can make much more by taking action than you will spend on your lawyer. I know, I know. An attorney telling you that it’s good for you to pay an attorney? Right. You
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If you are still employed or just on your way out the door, you may want to consider the following tools. Report Discrimination If you are the victim of discrimination or if you suspect wrongdoing, let your boss know it. Telling your boss about discrimination or wrongdoing at the company may buy you more time. Courts
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So, let’s suppose that you have had a great employment history with no disciplinary action, but then all of a sudden you get laid off? What should you do? Well, one of your first steps should be to file for unemployment through your local unemployment office. You are eligible for unemployment if your hours have
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Is It Illegal to Fire Mom? “Here’s what happened to me. Do I have a case? Is there anything I can do?” The first reason that many people call my office is to find out whether they have a legal claim. Something has happened at work. Maybe they have been fired. They know that what
Your ability to reach a favorable settlement is related to two primary factors: (1) the objective strength of your case and (2) the “burn rate” associated with the litigation process. The objective strength of your case depends on the existence of objective “hard” evidence that is difficult for the employer to deny. Note that this
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In many cases, you should—or must—take several steps before filing a claim of discrimination against your employer. In this chapter, we’ll cover the preliminary steps that normally precede pursuing a claim with an agency or a court. Step 1: Beat the Filing Deadline The first step is to retain your attorney and determine the time
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Most federal discrimination laws require that you file a charge with the EEOC or its local equivalent before you can file a complaint in court. The theory is that your employer should have notice of your complaint and the EEOC should be able to investigate your claims before you file an expensive and time-consuming lawsuit.
What strikes me about the cases my firm handles is that the emotional issues involved are often the primary consideration, and the money is just a nice side benefit. Of course, there are exceptional cases that involve a whole lot of money, but large awards are rare, particularly in employment cases. That’s not to say
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Family and Medical Leave Rights for Families of Veterans, Re-Employment Rights for Military Service Members Federal law provides for family and medical leave of spouses and family members of those serving in the military and makes it easier for service members to return to their jobs. They have rights to reemployment after the completion of
