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Employment law is complex and utilizing the help of a professional employment lawyer is crucial if you feel you’ve been wrongly dismissed or have other legal work-related issues.
Below, you’ll find out some key information about the importance of an employment lawyer.

When should I consider using an employment lawyer?
If you are a non-unionized worker and you have worked for the same company for a number of years, your rights to severance may be substantial in the event of a termination of employment. In issuing severance packages, employers will rarely satisfy an employee's full legal entitlements in the first offer. As such, the employer is hoping that the employee signs the package without consulting legal counsel. In these cases, where you have been presented with a severance package, it is imperative that you contact an employment lawyer. We will review your severance package without charge and advise if it complies with your full legal entitlements. If it does not, we will assist you in obtaining additional funds for you, and our fees are only payable in the event of a successful result.

What questions should I ask when selecting an employment lawyer?
Questions to ask an employment lawyer before selecting one is how much experience they have in this particular area of law. What is the fee for services rendered and if the case is unsuccessful is there still a fee involved. It is also worth it to have a look at the lawyers reviews to hear about other peoples experiences with the law firm.

If I think I've been wrongfully dismissed, should I sign any documents or speak to an employment lawyer first?
Before signing any documents, it is imperative that a terminated employee contacts an employment lawyer first. Once you sign the severance package, typically accompanied by a "Full and Final Release" form, you are relinquishing, or signing away, any rights you may have against the employer for severance or any other form of damages arising out of your employment.

People from all around San Fernando Valley like to get their expert labor employment lawyer in Burbank involved as soon as they get fired so they don't get scammed out of a better deal. An experienced attorney will carefully review the severance package, assess whether or not a greater amount is warranted in light of your full legal entitlements, and then negotiate with the employer’s representative to obtain fair and reasonable compensation.

What are the main responsibilities of an employment lawyer?
An employment lawyer can represent both employer and employee assisting with everything from drafting employment contracts, advising on HR policies, conducting workplace investigations, and assisting with severance package negotiations and human rights complaints.

Can an employment lawyer represent both myself as well as my colleagues,or is it just me being represented?
So long as no conflict of interest is evident, which is dependent on the circumstances, the employment lawyer can certainly represent you and your colleagues. On numerous occasions, we have represented groups of employees that have been laid off subject to a mass layoff.

Is there usually a fee for an initial consultation?
We do not charge any fee for an initial consultation. Our fees are only payable in the event we obtain an enhanced severance package on your behalf.

If you think you need an employment lawyer, connect with Goldstein Lawyers here.