Employment

Class actions allow victims to file one collective action instead of many individual suits. This may strengthen your claim, but you sacrifice your ability to file individually in court. Address the pros and cons of joining a class action lawsuit before you decide to join. It may be helpful to join fellow plaintiffs, or you...

Most employees probably think that they’re not making enough money for how hard they work. But in some cases, they may be right and are actually being underpaid. According to the Economic Policy Institute (EPI), wage theft costs American workers as much as $50 billion a year. And in most cases, employees don’t get any...

Pregnancy can be both exciting and challenging for many working women. Legally, your job is protected while you’re on maternity break, and you’re entitled to return to the same position once you resume work. If you’ve been wrongfully dismissed during or upon returning from maternity leave, you may have a wrongful termination case against your...

Regardless of your medical condition, you have the right to secure employment. Some medical conditions may not affect your job performance, with proper treatment and management. Others may require accommodations, some of which your employer may or may not provide.  And then there are certain conditions that may make specific occupations a poor fit for...

One of the most controversial topics of the COVID-19 pandemic is vaccination mandates. Can employers mandate vaccinations for their employees? Can employees seek legal representation for wrongful dismissal if they’re not vaccinated? This post will examine what the law says on the issue and how an employment law attorney can help. What is wrongful termination?...

The COVID-19 pandemic completely changed our approach to working environments. Among this rapid flood of change to working practices is working from home. Working from home has many benefits for workers but also introduces new privacy concerns that may require the help of an employment lawyer.  This post will examine some of the privacy risks...

Worried you cannot afford an employment attorney? We’ve all heard the stories about how expensive lawyers are. For example: An attorney requires a retainer to start working on a case, which presents an insurmountable financial hurdle. Or a firm charges on an hourly basis, but that hourly rate almost always costs hundreds of dollars. And...

Today, we’re answering a question from reader question our reader, Bruno, who writes: “What would determine discrimination at work? Not sure if I have a claim.” Let’s take a look. How Does the Law Define Employment Discrimination at Work? Under federal law, it’s illegal for an employer to treat a job applicant or employees “less...

Today, we’re answering a question from reader Rose about a difficult situation at work. She writes: “I’m thinking about filing a hostile work environment claim that relates to family and medical leave. Can you explain what my rights are for both?” Let’s take a look. What Is a Hostile Work Environment? Under federal law, it’s...

Considering filing a case with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) because someone violated your rights in the workplace? Then you may wonder how fast your employment case might take to resolve. While every employment case is a little different, we can provide you with some information here about what to expect. Below is...

This week Covid-related deaths in the United States surpassed 800,000. Those staggering numbers plus new variant concerns are causing many people to feel on edge. That’s especially true when hearing that a colleague at work has a positive Covid test. But what happens if you want to know exactly who it is so you can...

Wondering why LegalASAP’s free evaluation determined your employment claim didn’t qualify for compensation or legal assistance? It’s likely because of one or more of the answers you gave us that determined you’re not eligible. Learn the most common reasons why your employment claim might not qualify, even though you think it should, below. Reason #1:...

If you just lost your job, chances are good you’re in no mood to learn the meaning of legal jargon. However, it might benefit you — in a big way — to understand the laws that apply to your situation. If you believe you may have a reason to sue your former employer for wrongful...

Sometimes, a bad situation at work crosses a line and then becomes a legal issue. When you’ve been harmed by your employer, you may have a case worth pursuing in a court of law. If this has happened to you or a loved one, it may be time to speak with an employment lawyer. If...

You don’t have to put up with improper, unethical, or illegal behavior at work. State and federal laws protect workers. Here’s what you need to know before reaching out to employment lawyers. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission “forbids discrimination in every aspect of employment. It is illegal to discriminate against someone (applicant or employee) because...