Fairwage Employment Law represents workers facing wrongful termination, workplace discrimination, wage theft, harassment, and retaliation. We work on a contingency basis - you pay nothing unless we win.
Common situations that may support a legal claim
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Practice areas
Every case starts with a free, confidential review. If you think something at work may not be right, let us take a look.
Fired for reasons the law does not permit - retaliation, discrimination, or exercising a protected right. We investigate what happened and pursue every available remedy for you.
Treated differently because of race, gender, age, disability, religion, or national origin. Federal and state law protect you - and we know how to enforce those protections.
Unpaid overtime, illegal contractor misclassification, unauthorized deductions, or minimum wage shortfalls. Workers leave substantial money on the table each year - we help you recover it.
A hostile work environment or quid pro quo harassment based on a protected characteristic. You have the right to work without abuse, and we hold employers accountable when they fail that standard.
Punished for reporting misconduct, filing a complaint, or cooperating in an investigation. Retaliation is illegal, and among the most frequently raised employment law claims we handle.
Denied leave you were entitled to, or fired for taking it. Leave interference and retaliation are serious violations - and we pursue them aggressively on your behalf.
Why Fairwage
Fairwage was founded on a single commitment: that workers deserve the same quality of legal representation that large employers routinely retain. We built a firm around that idea - representing employees only, charging nothing unless we win, and giving every client an honest assessment of their case from day one.
We do not have a management-side practice. We have no financial reason to favor a quick settlement over a full recovery. Our interests and yours are the same.
Start with a free reviewWe represent employees exclusively. We never take cases for management or insurance companies, so our loyalty is never divided.
Most cases are handled on a contingency fee basis. If we do not recover for you, you owe us no attorney fee.
What you tell us stays with us. Your employer is not notified just because you called. Come in, get informed, and decide from a position of knowledge.
We tell you what your case is worth, what it will take, and what to realistically expect - even when that is not what you hoped to hear.
How we work
A clear, four-stage process - so you always know where your case stands.
Tell us what happened. We listen without judgment, explain what the law says about your situation, and give you an honest read on your options - with no cost and no obligation.
We gather the evidence - documents, communications, witnesses, and employment records - and build the factual foundation that every strong case rests on.
In many cases we can resolve your claim through a demand letter or mediation without full litigation. We pursue the fastest path to the best outcome for you.
When employers refuse to do right, we go to court. Our attorneys are experienced litigators who prepare every case as if it will be decided by a jury.
Our attorneys
A focused team of employment law specialists. Every client has a named attorney who is responsible for their case from intake to resolution.
Founding Partner
Former management-side labor attorney who switched sides. Knows every employer defense playbook from the inside - and exactly how to counter it.
Senior Partner - Wage and Hour
Led collective actions recovering unpaid wages for workers across manufacturing, hospitality, and healthcare sectors.
Partner - Discrimination and Harassment
Specializes in Title VII, ADA, and ADEA claims. Known for building meticulous evidentiary records well before mediation or trial.
Associate - Retaliation and Whistleblower
Handles whistleblower and retaliation matters under federal and state statutes, with particular focus on healthcare and finance.
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Client voices
I was afraid to say anything for months. The first call was free and they explained everything clearly. By the end I had a settlement and my dignity back.
My employer said I was an independent contractor. Fairwage proved I was an employee and recovered three years of overtime I never knew I was owed.
HR told me my complaint had been reviewed and closed. Fairwage helped me understand I had options well beyond HR and took it from there.
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Good questions
The questions workers ask us most. If yours is not here, a short call will clear it up.
Ask us directlyNo. The initial case review is completely free and comes with no obligation. We will listen to what happened, explain what we think your options are, and let you decide how to proceed.
In most employment cases we are paid a percentage of what we recover for you. If we do not win or settle your case, you owe us no attorney fee. We explain the exact fee structure before you retain us.
Not necessarily. Some claims survive a release, and others have specific windows in which a release can be revoked or challenged. Tell us what you signed and when - we will review it and tell you what still may be available to you.
Yes. Many clients are current employees dealing with ongoing discrimination, harassment, or wage theft. Filing a claim does not automatically put your job at risk, and retaliation for making a protected complaint is itself illegal.
It varies. Some cases resolve through agency processes or mediation in months. Litigation can take one to three years or more. We keep you informed at every stage and give you a realistic timeline early in the process.
Free case review
The consultation is free, confidential, and comes with no obligation. We will review your situation and give you an honest assessment of your legal options.
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