Female employees from Google recently made it into the headlines by walking out in protest over the company’s treatment of women, The Seattle Times reports. That’s admirable. But it doesn’t happen to all companies across the board. Not all men or women know what to do when they find themselves a victim of sex discrimination at work.
If this happens to you, one of the first things you should do is hire a lawyer. Read on to avoid the following hiring mistakes.
Hiring a friend of a friend
Unless the friend of your friend has the skills, training, and expertise to work on your case, avoid going down that route. It’s not going to help you get the results you want in court.
Hiring based on experience
Experience is good. But it shouldn’t be the only hiring consideration on your list. You’ll want to hire someone with experience in handling cases involving sex discrimination in Ventura County CA. Hiring a lawyer who has plenty of experience in the field but who don’t specialize in these cases isn’t a good idea.
Not doing any research
Before you pick a lawyer to undertake your sex discrimination case in Ventura County CA, make sure you’ve carried out extensive research into your prospective legal advisor. Look into the lawyer’s background. Does s/he have a good record in court? Does s/he have more than enough trial experience? Does s/he have an excellent reputation for getting the best outcomes? Those are all good signs that you’ve got the right lawyer for your case.
Not asking about caseloads
A good lawyer won’t do you any good if s/he’s much too busy to put in enough time and attention to your case. That’s going to impact the results. Find someone who doesn’t have too many balls in the air instead.
