An employment attorney advises both employees and employers about matters that happen on the job. These attorneys may also handle legal issues between employers or employees and other businesses that provide different services to them. These are some of the different types of cases that employment attorneys commonly take.

Wage Disputes 

If an employee believes he was not paid fairly for the amount of work that he performed, an employment attorney may be needed to settle this dispute. The employee will need to provide proof that there was a written agreement between him and the employer stating what work he would perform and how much he would be paid for it.

The employee may also need to show proof that he actually performed the work as expected. In some situations, the employer may be willing to pay the employee what he was promised to avoid going to court.

Unsafe Work Environment 

If an employee feels he is being forced to work in an unsafe work environment, he may need to consult with an employment attorney before any changes will be made. The employee will need to show proof that the work environment is unsafe and that the employer is aware of this problem. 

The attorney may contact the employer and advise him of the changes that need to be made to make the workplace safer. If the employer still refuses to make these changes, it may be necessary to bring a suit against him so that he will be court ordered to do so.

Discrimination 

If a potential employee believes he was not hired for a certain job due to discrimination, he may need to contact an employment attorney. For instance, if a person applies for a job or has a job interview and is not hired because of his race, age or sexual orientation, he may have a legitimate discrimination case.

However, there will have to be adequate evidence proving that these are the reasons you were not hired for the job. Simply accusing a potential employer of not hiring you because you feel you are being discriminated against is not sufficient. The employer can state that you do not have the skills for the job and this is not considered discrimination.

Wrongful Termination 

If an employee feels he was wrongfully terminated, this may also warrant the need to retain an employment attorney. While most places of employment can terminate an employee for any reason, there are certain situations that may be considered unfair.

For example, if the employer has made sexual advances towards an employee and this is reported to a higher administrative supervisor, the employer cannot fire the employee for reporting him.

Just like with other attorneys, employment attorneys often review these cases free of charge. They can then advise the employee or employer as to whether he should move forward with the lawsuit or not. 

To learn more, contact a company like Michael Terrence Conway & Co.