Employment Rights
File formal complaints for wrongful termination, wage theft, workplace discrimination, harassment, and unpaid overtime. Free employment dispute letter templates for all US states.
What are employment rights disputes?
Employment rights disputes arise when an employer violates state or federal labor laws. Common violations include wrongful termination, unpaid wages, workplace discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, and denial of legally required benefits.
Common employment disputes in the US
- Wrongful termination — fired for illegal reasons (discrimination, retaliation, whistleblowing)
- Wage and hour violations — unpaid overtime, minimum wage violations, tip theft
- Workplace discrimination — based on race, gender, age, disability, religion, or national origin
- Sexual harassment — unwanted conduct of a sexual nature
- Retaliation — punishment for reporting violations or exercising legal rights
- FMLA violations — denial of legally required family and medical leave
Where to file an employment complaint
Depending on the violation, you may file with the EEOC (discrimination/harassment), the US Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (wage theft), the NLRB (union rights), or your state’s labor commissioner or department of labor.
Time limits for employment claims
EEOC discrimination charges must be filed within 180–300 days of the discriminatory act. Wage claims under the FLSA have a 2–3 year statute of limitations. State deadlines vary — always act promptly.
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