How do I find a decent labor lawyer in my area to help ease along a workplace accomodations/disabillity claim?
from cheese_greater@lemmy.world to nostupidquestions@lemmy.ca on 01 Feb 22:32
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I feel like its stuck and has been for a while and there’s a decent amount in backwages that would be available if a contingency case was an option for them upon review of the case.

Where do I find a decent labor lawyer who could help facilliatate?

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streetfestival@lemmy.ca on 01 Feb 23:01 next collapse

I have no legal experience but empathize and want to share some ideas.
Can you afford to pay full legal fees for representation?
Do you have a union or professional organization that can provide guidance?
Does the nature of your work require a labour lawyer who specializes in that area? (e.g., military maybe?)

Know how much you can afford (e.g., if you are ‘pro bono’ case) to include this when you reach out. Search for free/inexpensive (labour-related) legal clinics, search for worker/ employment/ disability (if that applies to you) advocacy groups and ask them for lawyer suggestions. How about emailing a local law school? Consider relaxing the ‘in my geographical area’ criterion if you’re not getting any results.

If you can get a knowledgeable and affordable lawyer anywhere in Canada willing to take your case on remotely, and you can e-meet with them - that seems pretty good too. Best of luck, friend! Hopefully some more knowledgeable heads than mine chime in here!

strider22@lemmy.ca on 01 Feb 23:48 next collapse

What area are you in? Your union will often hire outside help. Ask them who they use. Don’t ask for a recommendation… They can’t recommend. Go online to canlii.org and search cases. Check the dates. Basic presentation is by importance so dates are mixed up.

glibg@lemmy.ca on 02 Feb 02:29 collapse

Reach out to a local school or university that teaches law and ask them if they know anyone?