How WorkRightMatch works
**You can take the next step today.** Learn about your workplace rights, then [get matched](/get-matched/) for a free consultation request with an independent, licensed employment attorney if you want to explore your options.
Step 1: Tell us what happened
Start by sharing basic information about your work problem through our secure form. You do not need to know the legal terms. Just choose what best fits, such as being fired, unpaid wages, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, leave problems, or a severance agreement.
WorkRightMatch is a free attorney-matching and educational service, not a law firm and not your lawyer. We use the information you provide to help match workers with independent employment attorneys who may handle cases like theirs.
If you are not sure whether what happened was illegal, that is okay. Many workers are unsure at first. You can also read about common workplace issues on our rights page before deciding what to do next.
Step 2: We try to match you with an employment attorney
If your issue appears to fit an attorney's practice, we may connect your request with an independent, licensed employment attorney. Many employment attorneys offer a free consultation and often work on contingency, which means they may get paid only if the worker recovers money. Fee arrangements vary, so confirm the details directly with the attorney.
WorkRightMatch is free to workers. If an attorney receives your request through our service, that attorney pays WorkRightMatch a flat fee for the match. The worker agrees to any legal fees directly with the attorney, not with us.
Want to understand legal costs better first? Read how much an employment lawyer may cost or go ahead and get matched.
Step 3: Talk with the attorney and ask questions
If you are matched, the attorney or their office may contact you to learn more and explain whether they may be able to help. This consultation is your chance to ask questions about the process, timing, possible next steps, and how fees might work.
This is general educational information, not legal advice. Only a licensed attorney who speaks with you about your specific facts can advise you about your situation. Employment laws and deadlines vary by state and by claim, and some deadlines may be as short as 180 days, so it is smart to act quickly and confirm timing with an attorney.
You do not need to decide everything right away. A consultation can simply help you understand your options.
Step 4: You stay in control the whole time
Talking to an attorney does not mean you must hire them, file a claim, or sue your employer. You stay in control of whether to move forward, whether to sign any agreement, and which attorney, if any, you want to work with.
At-will employment is the default in most of the United States, which means an employer can often fire someone for many reasons or no stated reason at all. But there are important exceptions. A firing, demotion, pay problem, or other action may be unlawful if it involves discrimination, retaliation, protected leave, whistleblowing, wage theft, or another protected right. An attorney can help you understand whether your situation might fit one of those exceptions.
If English is not your first language, or if you are new to the US, you still may have workplace rights. In many situations, those rights apply regardless of immigration status. We provide information for workers from many backgrounds, and you can start with get matched when you are ready.
What WorkRightMatch does and does not do
What we do:
- Provide free education about workplace rights
- Help workers request a free consultation with an independent employment attorney
- Make it easier to take the next step when you are scared, confused, or short on time
What we do not do:
- We do not act as your lawyer
- We do not give legal advice
- We do not promise that you have a case or that you will win
- We do not make decisions for you
If you want more details about our role, visit our disclaimer or get matched now to request a consultation.
WorkRightMatch helps workers learn about their rights and request a free consultation with an independent employment attorney. It costs you nothing to use our service, and you stay in control of every decision.
Common questions
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Get matched with an employment attorney — free
Tell us what happened at work and your area. We connect you, at no cost, with licensed employment attorneys near you. Many work on contingency. You decide who to hire.