Gathering Information for your First Employment Attorney Meeting

Your initial meeting with an attorney is an important first step in the New York City employment litigation process. In order to make the most of your meeting, there are some helpful steps you can take in preparation for your appointment.

Before meeting to discuss your matter, it is a good idea for both employees and employers to bring a chronological history of the events, names of those involved and their job titles, dates, times and locations of all discrimination occurrences. Also bring your employment contract, offer letter or contractual agreement. It is also important to bring your employee manual and company policies, including any updates you may have received. It is also helpful to bring any forms of communication that took place, such as email messages, letters, faxes or text messages.

If you feel you were wrongfully terminated, it is important to provide proof of monetary loss, the company’s severance policy and your severance agreement. These agreements are especially important in professional and executive positions.

Our Firm’s attorneys may ask about witnesses, whether a complaint was made to the employer, and whether any state or federal agencies has been advised of the matter.

This information has been provided by the New York City employment law attorneys of The Watanabe Law Firm at 212-486-7005.