Employment Lawyers near you

What does an Employment Lawyer do?

An employment lawyer handles workplace problems: wrongful termination, discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, unpaid wages and overtime, misclassification as an independent contractor, and severance agreement review.

Also known as: employment attorney, labor lawyer, workplace lawyer, wrongful termination lawyer

Services Employment Lawyers provide

Wrongful terminationFiring that violates the law or your contract.

Workplace discriminationRace, national origin, gender, age and disability discrimination.

Sexual harassmentHarassment and hostile work environment claims.

Unpaid wages and overtimeWage theft and FLSA overtime claims.

Independent contractor misclassificationRecovering benefits and wages owed to employees.

Severance agreement reviewNegotiating better severance terms.

Benefits of hiring an Employment Lawyer

Recover lost pay. Unpaid wages, overtime and damages.
Stop retaliation. Protection when you report problems at work.
Review severance. Know what you're giving up before you sign.

Why hire an Employment Lawyer who speaks your language

Workers whose first language isn't English are often targets of wage theft and misclassification. An employment lawyer who speaks your language hears your story directly and explains your rights at work clearly.

Frequently asked questions

How do I find an Employment Lawyer near me who speaks your language?

Choose Employment Lawyer and your preferred language in the search above, then share your location or enter a city or ZIP code. ReRoot shows employment lawyers near you who list your language on their profile, so you can compare them and message them directly.

Can I talk to an Employment Lawyer in your language before hiring?

Yes. Message providers on ReRoot in the language you're most comfortable with to ask about their experience, availability and fees before you commit.

This guide is general information, not legal advice.