A lot of people ask me about why I charge a Consultation Fee of $400. Employment Law is different from other areas of the law. For example, with a traffic accident case, a lawsuit can be filed shortly after the accident. So a number of attorneys provide free consultations to individuals because a decision on filing a lawsuit can be made shortly after.
For people with Employment Law issues, the situation is a lot more complicated. Employment law requires employees and former employees to follow a “process” or protocol in order to address their issues. The purpose of meeting with me is to find out where you are in that required process and what options you may have.
The consultation fee is to make sure that only people who are serious about pursuing a path that may result in a lawsuit meet with me. The fee is also based on my years of training and experience to help guide you to the next steps. You are getting the benefit of my real world experience in employment law and other areas of the law. That is why a Consultation Fee is required.
Resilience And Strength
You know that other employees at the business where you work have often given two weeks’ notice before they quit their jobs. It is certainly common courtesy, and your employer may even have a policy stating that two weeks’ notice is preferred. The employer would like...
Life always has a way of moving quickly, and it’s natural to put off planning for the future. It’s natural to think there will always be more time, yet the truth is that tomorrow isn’t promised. For families, the passing of a loved one is already an emotional and...
Protected activities are legal actions or complaints that employees take when they believe something wrongful is happening at work. In Hawaii, this includes reporting illegal actions by an employer, opposing discrimination, requesting reasonable accommodations or...