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 a participating 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.
Call (844) 471-0409"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 local firms
Participating employment lawyers who cover your state, chosen by your area and practice type. 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.