If you are the victim of employment discrimination, it can be challenging to know where to start. Discrimination can be a complex and emotionally charged issue, and it is essential to work with an experienced discrimination case lawyer to navigate the legal process. One of the most important steps in building a strong discrimination case is preparing your case effectively. Here's what you need to know about preparing your case effectively:
16 March 2023
Most people would only consider hiring an employment attorney in the following situations: you have a wrongful termination or discrimination case against your employer, or you suspect a violation of wage and hour laws – such as not being paid for all overtime hours you've worked or your employer is taking steps to reduce its workforce through layoffs, terminations or other reductions-in-force. Here's why you should hire an employment attorney before you quit.
13 December 2021
When you first started working for your current employer, you might have been excited about your job opportunity, and you might have looked forward to being the best employee that you could possibly be. However, certain things might have gone wrong along the way. If this is the case, then it might actually be necessary for you to sue your employer. Of course, this isn't something that is easy to do, but it might need to be done — all with the help of an employment attorney — for these reasons and more.
16 November 2020
Leaving a job with the feeling that you were wrongfully terminated can be an especially difficult pill to swallow. If you're preparing to meet with a wrongful termination attorney, it can be helpful to understand some of the common legal reasons that firing an employee might not be allowed. Take a look at 5 of the most likely reasons a termination might be unfair. Discrimination It is illegal in the U.
16 October 2019
If you've expected to inherit from a close relative for some time now, the fact that you've been left out of the will -- or even received substantially less than you really expected -- can come as an upsetting shock. You may immediately be urged by others to contest the will -- and you know that you're certainly within your rights to do so. However, there are a few things you need to consider before you take that step.
22 April 2019
In the world of business, disputes will happen. Usually, things are taken to court. But there's a process known as mediation, a less strict and less final process that can achieve the same results. If two parties want to settle a matter, they can choose to do it with a mediator, a third party that is neutral and knowledgeable in creating solutions for these problems. Usually, family business succession planning is done with parties that have a relationship that they don't want to lose over a dramatic lawsuit.
4 January 2017
The internet is constantly opening up new avenues for creative people to explore. No matter where your talent lies, there's a format out there where you can express yourself, share your abilities, and find an audience. However, you also have to protect yourself against unscrupulous types who might try to profit off of your creations. In many cases, copyright law can help. A copyright is the legal mechanism that allows an artist to claim their creation and any profits that come from promoting and sharing that creation.
14 July 2016
