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I Quit My Job to Take a New Position, but the Offer Was Rescinded! What Do I Do?

Negotiation

Imagine this all-too-common scenario. You applied and interviewed for a new job. It sounded like a great fit. You were excited when you got a job offer from the new company, so of course you accepted. You got ready to start...

Why Hiring a Lawyer to Write a Strongly Worded Letter Is Almost Always a Bad Idea

Finding an Attorney, Hiring an Attorney, Negotiation

It is not uncommon for people to come in my office and ask me to write a “strongly worded letter” to their former employer after they have been fired. But that’s all they want me to do. Just write the...

Thinking About Settlement

Negotiation

Your ability to reach a favorable settlement is related to two primary factors: (1) the objective strength of your case and (2) the “burn rate” associated with the litigation process. The objective strength of your case depends on the existence...

What To Do Before You Go To Court

Negotiation

In many cases, you should—or must—take several steps before filing a claim of discrimination against your employer. In this chapter, we’ll cover the preliminary steps that normally precede pursuing a claim with an agency or a court. Step 1: Beat...

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Tom Spiggle

Tom founded Spiggle Law to help individuals facing difficult workplace issues. Although Spiggle Law represents employees in many different matters, Tom has a soft spot for those who suffer from discrimination solely because they are pregnant or have family-care issues, like caring for a sick child or an elderly parent. As a former prosecutor with significant experience in high-level criminal cases, Tom is also uniquely qualified to represent individuals subject to workplace investigations and criminal prosecutions.