Don't Fight Your Employer Without An Employment Attorney
Are you currently in a dispute with your employer or former employer? Do you believe you have not been treated fairly in some way? Your employer might offer a way for you to file a complaint, but this is almost always an uphill battle. For best results, it may be worth hiring an employment attorney who will make sure that you receive the benefits and rights that you are entitled to. Here are just some of the many different things that a good employment attorney can do for you.
Harassment and Discrimination
There are laws that protect against discrimination and harassment in the workplace. Everyone should be able to come to work without feeling targeted because of their gender, sexual orientation, skin color, and so on. If you believe you have been discriminated against or you are being actively harassed, you can of course contact your HR office to file a complaint. But HR managers are paid by the company and may try to mitigate the damage to the company even when they are helping you. Hiring your own attorney will give you someone who is on your side, and it will also let your company know that you are quite serious about wanting a fix for your current situation.
Wrongful Termination
Were you recently terminated and you don't believe it was fair? If you have evidence on your side, hire an employment attorney and you may be able to get some additional compensation from your employer or even get your job back. A good employment attorney may be able to help you gather the right evidence as well or take the evidence you already have and put it all together in a narrative that will work for your case.
Contract Breach or Pay Dispute
Have you not been getting your full paycheck every two weeks? Was your pay unfairly docked through no fault of your own? Have you held up your end of a contract with an employer but the employer is not holding up their end of the bargain? An employment attorney can assist you with navigating a pay dispute or breach of contract and ensure you get what you deserve.
Denial of Unemployment Benefits
If you lost your job, you may be entitled to unemployment benefits, but there is a process to file for this, and your former employer may try to deny you. If you are denied, an employment attorney can push back and attempt to get you some financial help while you get back on your feet.
Contact an employment attorney for more information.
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