Was what happened to you at work actually illegal?
Not everything unfair is against the law — but a lot is, and most people never find out. Tell us what happened and your request goes to one independent employment lawyer in your area. It's free, confidential, and there's no obligation to hire anyone.
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Tell us what happened
Takes under a minute. A lawyer reviews it, not a bot.
"Unfair" and "illegal" are not the same thing
Most jobs are "at-will," so a boss can be a bad boss for almost any reason. But there are lines an employer cannot cross — and when they do, you may have real rights. A lawyer can tell you which side of the line your situation is on.
Usually just unfair
- – A manager who plays favorites or is rude
- – Being passed over for someone more liked
- – A sudden layoff for "business reasons"
- – A schedule or workload you didn't sign up for
Often illegal — worth a review
- ✓ Fired or demoted because of race, sex, age, disability, religion or pregnancy
- ✓ Punished after you reported harassment or a safety/legal problem
- ✓ Not paid overtime, or made to work off the clock
- ✓ Denied leave or a reasonable accommodation you were entitled to
Types of workplace claims
Pick the closest. Each connects you with a lawyer who handles it.
You may have as little as 180 days
For most discrimination, harassment and retaliation claims you have to file a charge with a government agency before you can sue. In some states that window is only 180 days from what happened. It is the deadline people miss most — usually because no one told them it existed.
Wage and contract claims run on different, often longer clocks. A lawyer can tell you the exact deadline for your situation — which is the fastest reason to get a free review now rather than later.
What to save, quietly
- ✓ A written timeline: dates, what was said, who was there
- ✓ Emails, texts and messages — forward them to a personal account
- ✓ Pay stubs, your offer letter, the employee handbook
- ✓ Performance reviews — especially good ones before things changed
- ✓ Names of coworkers who saw what happened
General information, not legal advice. Don't take anything you're not allowed to; a lawyer can tell you what's safe to keep.
Three steps, no cost
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Step 01
Tell us what happened
A short form — name, number, and a couple of sentences. Free and confidential.
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Step 02
It goes to one local firm
One independent employment lawyer who covers your state, chosen by area — not by who paid most. How firms are selected.
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Step 03
You find out where you stand
Ask whether what happened was illegal and what your options are. No obligation to go further.