How to Build a Case That WINS.
Afraid to Open a Case against your boss?
If you think you have a case against an employer it’s important to know where you really stand. The right employment attorney knows what questions to ask and where to get the proof. Unfortunately sometimes when an employee starts a complaint their company they don’t build a proper case and things can turn against them.
Two keys to building a case based on testimony from coworkers that cannot be overlooked.
The problem with people is they are people, opinions can differ and there are always two sides and people will take one or the other. If the people you were expecting to testify on your behalf have a different view of events than you did they can end up hurting your case instead of helping it. The
What happened to the people on your side?
Despite the laws to protect employees against retaliation some still fear that helping a fellow employee will cost them, most co-workers go the other way for two reasons.
They’ve been convinced that speaking against the company is an “act of war.” Whether or not they seemed like they were on your side when you were gossiping and venting around the table for afterhours cocktails, that won’t compute to good back up in court. After all the loose venting, YOU actually went and filed a suit, now they’re being drug into your “mess,” the court, the lawyers etc. If they were not similarly mistreated they are often quick to turn on you in the face of your employers lawyers.
And secondly, they might truly believe you are wrong. No matter how wrong you believe your boss is your coworkers may feel differently and if they don’t help your case… they will help your boss’ case.
This is why the best way to build a case is NOT on coworker testimony, it’s on evidence and the right attorney knows where to collect that evidence.
If you are considering a lawsuit against your employer, the team you choose is the most important decision you will make. United Employees Law Group IS THAT TEAM. Call today for a free comprehensive review of your case, we will build case that works.
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