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What Does a Employment Lawyers Do?
Employment lawyers represent both employees and employers in workplace legal matters. They handle wrongful termination claims, discrimination suits, wage disputes, employment contracts, and HR compliance for businesses.
Employment attorneys advise on discrimination claims (race, gender, age, disability), wrongful termination, wage and hour disputes, non-compete agreements, severance negotiations, workplace harassment, FMLA/ADA compliance, and employment contract review.
When Do You Need a Employment Lawyers?
💰 Average Cost & Fee Ranges
$200–$500/hour for employment attorneys. Many plaintiff-side attorneys work on contingency (no fee unless you win). Employer-side compliance work often uses flat monthly retainers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is wrongful termination? +
Wrongful termination occurs when an employer fires an employee for illegal reasons — discrimination based on protected characteristics (race, gender, age, disability, religion), retaliation for whistleblowing, violation of an employment contract, or in violation of public policy. Most U.S. employment is "at-will," meaning employers can fire for any legal reason or no reason.
How much does an employment lawyer cost? +
Employment attorneys on the plaintiff side (representing employees) often work on contingency — no fee unless you win, typically 33–40% of recovery. Employer-side attorneys charge $200–$500/hour. Many offer free initial consultations.
What should I do if I experience workplace discrimination? +
Document everything: dates, witnesses, communications. Report to HR in writing (this creates a record). File a charge with the EEOC (federal) within 180–300 days of the discrimination (deadlines vary by state). Consult an employment attorney before your deadline passes.
Are non-compete agreements enforceable? +
It depends heavily on the state. California largely prohibits non-competes. Washington limits them to one year. Many states enforce them if they're reasonable in scope, duration, and geography. An employment attorney in your state can assess enforceability of your specific agreement.
What is at-will employment? +
At-will employment means either the employer or employee can end the employment relationship at any time, for any reason, as long as it's not illegal. Most U.S. states are at-will by default. However, exceptions exist for discrimination, retaliation, public policy violations, and implied contracts.