It is an unfortunate fact that many employers take advantage of their employees in a number of ways. This may be the result of mismanagement on the part of a single executive or it may be a larger institutional failure. Regardless of the cause, if you believe your employer has violated your contract, broken state or federal law, or otherwise abused your employment relationship, then you should contact an attorney who specializes in employment law as soon as possible. Take a look below to learn more about just three of the ways in which they can assist you.
Proving Unsafe Working Conditions
Working conditions at your place of employment may be such that you were placed in harm's way repeatedly. You may have been asked explicitly by managers to perform tasks in violation of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Alternatively, you may have suffered an injury because of unsafe working conditions that were themselves the result of negligence. While all of this may seem to be obvious cause for an employment law claim, you will need far more than your personal testimony to prove that the working conditions were legally unsafe. You will also need extensive documentation, expert testimony, and more. An employment attorney can help obtain these documents and use them effectively in your case.
Investigate Reasons For Termination
Employment attorneys also handle claims of wrongful termination. For example, you may have been a victim of racial discrimination, sexual harassment, or whistleblower retribution at your previous place of employment. You may also have proof of something like a breach of contract that led to an illegal termination. In all of these cases, an employment lawyer can help to build a case against your former company by investigating the circumstances surrounding your termination.
Assess Claims of Wage Theft
The money you are legally entitled to -- whether a salary or hourly wage -- can be a surprisingly complex aspect of employment, especially when factors such as overtime pay, taxes, and benefits are involved. If you believe that you have been in some way denied a benefit you are owed, you should waste no time in contacting an employment attorney. They will work to assess your claims of wage theft by thoroughly reviewing all the relevant documents such as pay stubs, contracts, and tax returns. They will then recommend a course of action that can lead to proper compensation for stolen wages.
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