April 23, 2015
Dear Cathy:
I don’t have a lot of money to obtain an
attorney. How much do they usually cost
and how can I save money if I have a workplace complaint? Unhappy Employee, Texas
Dear Unhappy Employee:
Remember many unions in workplaces have their
own attorneys that you are entitled to if you are a union paying employee. You can also seek advice from a reliable
professional experienced with equal-opportunity cases. This could be a friend with a law, human
resources or management background so you don’t have to seek out an attorney
right away.
These days, most lawyers will want a large
retainer of $5,000, less or more, and will charge an hourly fee of $250 or $300
on average. Try to get the lawyer to agree to a fixed flat rate or, if your
case is exceptionally strong, to accept payment on a contingency basis, plus
expenses.
You can also find law students and paralegals that hang out at law libraries that can give you free advice. Your goal at this point is to learn everything
you can about workplace discrimination.
I
have 3 books on Workplace Discrimination which you need to read so you can figure
out what actions to take on your own “Workplace Survival Guide: How To Fight Discrimination, Whistleblowing and the Workers’ Compensation System and Discrimination 101: The Complete Guide to Recognizing and Surviving
Discrimination in the Workplace (Volume 1 & Volume 2).”
Also check out my “Workplace Blog” http://cathyharris-workplace.blogspot.com.
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