[1123581321]

I disagree with you. These kinds of open-and-shut defiances of the law are easy for an average employment attorney to negotiate reasonable compensation (I.e. an elite lawyer doesn’t need to be found) and the circumstances are obviously bad enough that they don’t mark the employee as a troublemaker, and that’s assuming the case even makes the news.

[mrmuagi]

Look, I agree you disagree with me too... (sorry I am Canadian).

That doesn't change the fact that there are hurdles that atleast factor in to how the human who was fired in that scenario may feel? And isn't that a major component to the human experience, how we feel, especially in the situation where your employeer fired you for a reason you learned was their mistake? That's full on feel mode for me, I don't know if you have an iron will or what, but you can't always assume that the person in this case would take a step back and accurately make the correct rational judgment you have outlined (see? more agreeing from me!). I would personally be afraid to be blacklisted from the law field, as reputation matters. Even being known as someone who is litigious against your employer whilst also garnering news coverage (great, your name is everywhere for future employers to see) seems to the very _least_ be a tradeoff of getting justice vs all that negative shazz I mentioned.

[1123581321]

This time I agree with you (except for me having an iron will.) :) I think it’s important for those of us who understand when legal is the correct route to take to mention it as if it’s a normal course of action. Convincing people to even do a free consultation with an employment lawyer can be challenging, especially for lower earners who could benefit more from the restoration of their lost income.

[orionblastar]

It isn't easy, and if other employers found out you sued your employer they might blacklist you.

You only get 1/3rd of your annual income, and the lawyer gets 2/3rd of the income for legal fees.

Plus a good lawyer can delay the case and drive up fees and court time to the point that it is not worth it anymore.

Maybe I should have sued, but I was scared of a backlash.

I didn't ask to have IBS, I developed it from all of the work stress. Sometimes it feels like I am passing glass, and the pain makes it last longer in the bathroom.

[1123581321]

40% is a more typical contingency fee. I totally understand being scared but I wish you had done more research on the risk to future jobs as well as how much it would’ve helped you financially, and helped other people at your former employer by providing them with a financial incentive to improve their practices.