right to sue

[round 1]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Ca


Ok I hired my attorney for racial discrimination right.. Well he said a right to sue letter from the eeoc isn't necessary since I quit.. I'm confused even the eeoc webpage says I have to if I get fired or for retaliation but not for quitting. If I had to get a right to sue why did he automatically take my case?

 

[cbg]

Darned if I know. The last I heard, it was Zigner who had the crystal ball, but he was sending it out for repairs. Why don't you ask the lawyer?

 

[Zigner]

Darned if I know. The last I heard, it was Zigner who had the crystal ball, but he was sending it out for repairs. Why don't you ask the lawyer?

It was quite a party last night...I'm afraid one of the unsavory guests my have absconded with CB. I find it pretty ironic that CB didn't see this coming...

 

[round 1]

It was quite a party last night...I'm afraid one of the unsavory guests my have absconded with CB. I find it pretty ironic that CB didn't see this coming...

Why did I even bother asking... Still a bunch of smart ass mother ****ers

 

[cbg]

Ask a stupid question....

Come on. How the heck do you expect us to know why the lawyer 'automatically' took your case? That's a question ONLY he can answer.

 

[Harassed2Much]

Round 1 - better help perhaps

If you have not figured it out by now, the people who reply to our sincere requests for assistance are not lawyers. Some of them have good advice, some do not. Some of them are ethical, caring people, some are not. As we can all see. You may be better served seeking advice elsewhere, and doing your own homework as I am doing. I would suggest the following:

Lawyers, Legal Forms, Law Books & Software, Free Information - Nolo

Check it out. You may find what you need. I had a lawyer about 6 years ago. I paid $1,000 retainer. I had a problem with discrimination at a previous employer. The lawyer dictated two emails to me to send to the head of HR. Within seconds (literally) of hitting "send", the head of HR was calling me and they nearly fell over backwards trying to undo what they had done. The lawyer, no longer needed, returned the $1,000.

A really good, ethical lawyer may be hard to find. Do your homework. Check out the website. Keep your chin up, and try not to listen to those who will badger and belittle you. There are all too many them. This site included. It is too bad they feel the need to be that way. It does a disservice to their site. Good luck.

 

[wrongsometimes]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Ca


Ok I hired my attorney for racial discrimination right.. Well he said a right to sue letter from the eeoc isn't necessary since I quit.. I'm confused even the eeoc webpage says I have to if I get fired or for retaliation but not for quitting. If I had to get a right to sue why did he automatically take my case?

99.999% of eeoc complaints do not result in a favorable result ... I would not hire an attny for this venue

 

[Willlyjo]

99.999% of eeoc complaints do not result in a favorable result ... I would not hire an attny for this venue

I beg to differ. I'd say more like 60% don't result in a favorable result. The other 40% at least result in a right to sue letter which the EEOC will give out even if their investigation is inconclusive.

Many times the EEOC will only go so far with an investigation and then because of lack of resources, they will allow you a RTS letter so you can maybe find an attorney who has the resources to go beyond what the EEOC will investigate.

Basically, unless you file something very very profound as far as sexual harrassment, age, gender or racial discrimination, etc...., the EEOC will not throw all their resources into the mix.

 

[Willlyjo]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Ca


Ok I hired my attorney for racial discrimination right.. Well he said a right to sue letter from the eeoc isn't necessary since I quit.. I'm confused even the eeoc webpage says I have to if I get fired or for retaliation but not for quitting. If I had to get a right to sue why did he automatically take my case?

Hello Round1: I really believe that lawyers are exempt from the EEOC requirements because I think that the EEOC is mainly for the vast majority of discriminated workers who can't afford a lawyer.

Therefore, those who file anything with any merit what-so-ever will get the RTS letter which hopefully (doesn't help more often than it does) will allow them to get an attorney.

There is that very infrequent case in which the EEOC will throw all their resources into due to its profound nature and the complainant will be totally taken care of as a result. But generally speaking, it is what it is.

 

[Willlyjo]

If you have not figured it out by now, the people who reply to our sincere requests for assistance are not lawyers. Some of them have good advice, some do not. Some of them are ethical, caring people, some are not. As we can all see. You may be better served seeking advice elsewhere, and doing your own homework as I am doing. I would suggest the following:

Lawyers, Legal Forms, Law Books & Software, Free Information - Nolo

Check it out. You may find what you need. I had a lawyer about 6 years ago. I paid $1,000 retainer. I had a problem with discrimination at a previous employer. The lawyer dictated two emails to me to send to the head of HR. Within seconds (literally) of hitting "send", the head of HR was calling me and they nearly fell over backwards trying to undo what they had done. The lawyer, no longer needed, returned the $1,000.

A really good, ethical lawyer may be hard to find. Do your homework. Check out the website. Keep your chin up, and try not to listen to those who will badger and belittle you. There are all too many them. This site included. It is too bad they feel the need to be that way. It does a disservice to their site. Good luck.

I totally agree with you!! Such childish behavior isn't it?

 

[round 1]

Hello Round1: I really believe that lawyers are exempt from the EEOC requirements because I think that the EEOC is mainly for the vast majority of discriminated workers who can't afford a lawyer.

Therefore, those who file anything with any merit what-so-ever will get the RTS letter which hopefully (doesn't help more often than it does) will allow them to get an attorney.

There is that very infrequent case in which the EEOC will throw all their resources into due to its profound nature and the complainant will be totally taken care of as a result. But generally speaking, it is what it is.

Well my attorney and I requested a right to sue letter with the eeoc directly. So I guess I won't have to wait for an investigation of any sort

 

[ecmst12]

Um....you don't get a right to sue letter until after they have investigated and decided whether to pursue the matter themselves or leave it to you and your lawyer. It will still take 6 months to 2 years.

 

[eerelations]

Agree completely. The EEOC never issues a right-to-sue letter without investigating first.

OP, you need to understand just because you and your attorney requested a right-to-sue letter immediately doesn't mean you'll get one immediately. Your attorney will confirm this.

 

[mlane58]

Agree completely. The EEOC never issues a right-to-sue letter without investigating first.

OP, you need to understand just because you and your attorney requested a right-to-sue letter immediately doesn't mean you'll get one immediately. Your attorney will confirm this.

That is incorrect. The EEOC will issue a right to sue letter if the individual complaining withdraws their charge prior to any investigation and requests one.