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\n \n Employment Legal Help and Resources\n <\/h1>\n \n Get prepared for your initial consultation with an employment law attorney.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n By Amy Vandervort-Clark, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Laura Temme, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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All\u00a0employees\u00a0have\u00a0fundamental rights and protections. The federal government maintains employment laws that regulate the relationship between workers, managers, and owners to ensure everyone receives fair and respectful treatment. These federal laws include how and when an employee can work, a minimum wage, and safe and appropriate working conditions. They also determine procedures for hiring and firing.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n

Although many employment law agencies, such as the EEOC, have procedures designed for people without lawyers, sometimes an attorney is absolutely necessary for quickly resolving a dispute.<\/p>\n

Hiring a lawyer can be a confusing process, especially if you have never done it before. We’ve gathered\u00a0information on hiring an employment attorney, as well as\u00a0helpful links to employment law resources on employee rights, state labor agencies, employment law terminology, and more. This can help you prepare for your initial consultation.<\/p>\n

Use the links below to learn about your workplace privacy rights, wage and hour laws, workplace safety, family leave policies, and getting legal advice.<\/p>\n