When it comes to employment litigation, when is hiring
an attorney a wise course of action? Well, it depends:
Are you an employee or employer?

Hiring an Employment Litigation Attorney For Employers

Unfortunately, employment law issues seem to be inevitable as a business owner, which is why we recommend hiring an attorney before an employment litigation issue arises. If you find yourself being sued by an employee or other employment litigation is brought against your company, it can be extremely beneficial to have someone to guide you through the process, from the moment a claim is brought to HR.  For those companies with counsel in-house, we generally recommend relying on their expertise initially, but involving outside counsel when a release is refused and an employee is likely contemplating litigation. Companies should never try to manage employees’ legal claims without proper attorney representation.  The heartache and financial impact of working without legal counsel can potentially be great.

Hiring an Employment Litigation Attorney For Employees

Do you feel you’ve been wronged on the job or discriminated against in some way? Do you feel your company is not following the law when it comes to how employees are managed? For employees, it’s generally best to seek counsel sooner rather than later. If you’re trying to figure out if you have a reasonable claim and want advice regarding employment litigation, hiring an attorney is a fantastic first step to take. Legal counsel can help you determine if you have a viable case, build your case, and represent you throughout the entire process to make sure the entire process is handled legally and in your best interest.

Not sure where to start? Omni Law Group specializes in employment litigation for employers and employees, so feel free to contact us if you have questions, regardless of which side of an issue you are on.

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