Legal disclaimer

What WorkRightMatch does and does not do

WorkRightMatch helps workers connect with independent, licensed employment attorneys in the United States. We also provide general educational information to help you understand common workplace issues like wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, unpaid wages, overtime, severance, and leave rights.

We are not a law firm. We do not represent you, act as your attorney, or give legal advice. Using this website, reading our content, or asking to be matched does not create an attorney-client relationship with WorkRightMatch.

If you want legal advice about your own situation, you should speak directly with a licensed attorney. A claim may depend on facts, documents, deadlines, and state or federal law.

No legal advice or promise about your case

Everything on this website is general educational information only. It is not legal advice, and it is not a substitute for getting advice from a licensed attorney who can review your specific facts.

Employment law can be complex. In the United States, employment is often "at will," which means an employer can usually fire an employee for many reasons, or no stated reason at all, unless the reason is illegal. Some firings or workplace actions may be unlawful, including certain discrimination, retaliation, wage violations, interference with protected leave, or whistleblower-related conduct, but whether a legal claim exists depends on the details.

For that reason, nothing on this site should be understood as a promise that you have a case, that you will recover money, or that you will win. If you are unsure what applies to you, get matched or review our Terms and Privacy Policy.

How the free matching service works

If you ask to be matched, WorkRightMatch may share the information you submit with one or more independent attorneys or law firms who handle employment matters. Those attorneys decide for themselves whether they want to contact you, offer a consultation, or take your matter.

Many employment attorneys handle cases on a contingency fee, which often means the worker pays no attorney fee up front and the attorney is paid only if there is a recovery. Some may offer other fee arrangements. Any fee agreement is directly between you and the attorney.

WorkRightMatch is free for workers. Attorneys who receive requests may pay WorkRightMatch a flat fee for the matching service. WorkRightMatch does not take a percentage of your recovery and does not share in legal fees.

To learn more about next steps, you can get matched or read about how a free consultation works.

Deadlines, accuracy, and limits of website content

Employment claims often have strict deadlines. Some deadlines can be as short as 180 days, but the exact time limit varies by claim, agency, and state. Missing a deadline may affect your rights, so confirm timing with a licensed attorney as soon as possible.

We try to keep our website useful and up to date, but laws change, court decisions change, and agency rules can change. Information on this site may not reflect the latest legal developments in every state or every situation.

Because of that, you should not rely on website content alone to make legal decisions. For more background, see our guide on employment claim deadlines and then talk to an attorney about your specific facts.

Privacy, no confidential relationship, and immigrant workers

Sending information through this website does not create an attorney-client relationship with WorkRightMatch or with a matched attorney unless that attorney agrees to represent you. Until an attorney formally agrees to represent you, you should understand that protections may be limited compared with an attorney-client relationship.

WorkRightMatch handles information as described in our Privacy Policy. You can also review our Terms for the rules that apply to use of this website.

If you are an immigrant, new to the US, or more comfortable in a language other than English, you still may have workplace rights. In many situations, workplace protections apply regardless of immigration status. That said, immigration consequences and employment rights can be complicated, so speak with a licensed attorney about your own situation. You may also find helpful general information at rights for new immigrants and workplace rights for immigrant workers.