What should I expect at the initial consultation?

The initial consulation between the employee and the law firm can be crucial. Why?

First, the statute of limitations on employment claims can be very short – less than a year. You might feel that a few months would be more than enough, but deciding whether to proceed with a claim is seldom done quickly. Because you may have spent significant time considering your options before reaching out to legal counsel, some of the first questions we will ask you are those aimed at determining how much time you have left to proceed with negotiations or make a claim.

Second, some clients are still employed when the first come to us, but they anticipate that their employment is about to be terminated. If you are in that situation, it is important that you understand what actions you can take to strengthen your claims – and what behavior could potentially damage your chances of recovery.

Third, not every client is alike. Some may feel anger at the manner in which they have been treated and wish to pursue their claims to the fullest extent allowed by the law. Others may want to assert a claim with discretion, or they may have limited objectives and want to avoid prolonged and public litigation. Thankfully, there are several ways that your legal counsel can handle your claims and Daigle Law strives to handle them in a manner that matches your objectives.