When Should You Lawyer Up? Knowing When to Hire an Employment Lawyer

September 10, 2018

Do you need to lawyer up? When experiencing workplace retaliation or discrimination, knowing if you need an attorney is not always clear. That is why it is important to understand not only your employee rights but what an employment lawyer does and how they can assist you.

Employee rights and the complexities of employment law can be confusing. Here are details about what an employment lawyer does to help employees who have been the victim of illegal workplace actions:

How an Employment Lawyer Can Help Your Case

➤ An Employment Lawyer provides clarity and understanding amongst confusing claims and complex laws.

The complicated language of federal and state laws can be challenging for people outside of the legal profession to understand thoroughly. You may have a great case and not even know it! There may also be some federal or state laws that you did not even know existed. You may think or feel that your rights have been violated, but may not be sure.

An employment lawyer works hard each day with the various state and federal statutes and can offer guidance and the right information to help you make the right decision for you, your family, and your career.

➤ An Employment Lawyer knows the process of filing a claim or case and associated deadlines and helps the client each step of the way.

There are specific requirements for filing EEOC claims. Failing to go through each step in the right order properly — and meeting all the deadlines — can result in the denial of a claim or loss of a case. Preparing the documents accurately and thoroughly and then submitting/filing them within the proper time frame is one of the most critical parts of the process.

Working with an employment law attorney will give you the peace of mind and confidence you need. It also gives you a much greater chance of a positive result than going at it alone and potentially missing a deadline or not filling out the documentation correctly.

➤ An Employment Lawyer serves as professional legal representation so your employer will take you seriously.

Nearly all employers will have their own lawyer — if not an entire legal team. If you are attempting to hold them accountable for illegal workplace actions, they may not take your claim seriously if you do not have an attorney. They may also try to convince you that you don’t have a claim (when you very well may have a valid claim). Would you know what to do?

Taking the action of at least having an initial consultation with an attorney is essential to protecting your rights in the workplace when an employer has their own powerful legal team to defend themselves.

➤ An Employment Lawyer is used to uncomfortable confrontations and fights hard for your legal rights.

It is not uncommon to feel uncomfortable, awkward and anxious in confrontations. Are you trying to deal with an issue of workplace discrimination? Are your employers trying to force you into early retirement? Many people are not their own best advocates when it comes to facing legal violations, confrontations, and negotiations. If you try to do it on your own, you may be doing yourself a major disservice.

An attorney who specializes in employment law is used to dealing with these types of situations on a regular basis and can stand up to bullying employers. Having the right personality and skill set to stand up for your rights is crucial to getting the best results.

➤ An Employment Lawyer has the experience, knowledge, and skill set to hold employers accountable for their actions, help you and your family, and get your career back on track.

When it comes to illegal actions in the workplace, an employment lawyer is your best choice to hold your employer accountable and help you through a tough time. You need to lawyer up when it really matters. Your employer’s illegal actions can change your life, impact your finances, cause difficulty to you personally, and have a real impact on your family too.

Areas of Practice in Employment Law include:

If you have been wondering for a while if you need to get a lawyer, please be aware there are statutes of limitations on filing claims and/or cases. It is essential to take steps to protect your rights and get justice for workplace violations.

Wenzel Fenton Cabassa, P.A., helps employees who have been wronged by employers make great decisions about their legal issues. We are a team of experienced employee rights attorneys who fight for fairness, justice, and equal rights in the workplace. When private negotiation, mediation, and arbitration are not effective, we are trial lawyers — we do not hesitate to try our cases.

The Next Step

Now that you have the answer to “What does an employment lawyer do?” you can take the next step.

Once you have decided if you need to lawyer up, set up a consultation with an employment lawyer to discuss the details of your case. Provide any documentation you may have that the lawyer can utilize to evaluate your particular situation and help you make the best decision about your legal issue.

Contact Wenzel Fenton Cabassa, P.A. today for a free, confidential consultation. We have helped thousands of others just like you and you don’t have to go through this alone.

We are available in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota, Miami, Jacksonville and Orlando for your convenience.

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Please Note: At the time this article was written, the information contained within it was current based on the prevailing law at the time. Laws and precedents are subject to change, so this information may not be up to date. Always speak with a law firm regarding any legal situation to get the most current information available.