When people reach out to us at Cramer Law with workplace issues, there’s one common misconception that comes up again and again: that their employment law case is worth a million dollars.
While we understand the frustration and emotional toll that comes with being mistreated at work, especially if you’ve been wrongfully terminated or harassed, it’s important to know how these cases are actually evaluated.
“Most cases just aren’t like the big class actions you see in the news,” explains attorney Amy Cramer. “In those cases, the EEOC may step in, issue a consent decree, and force a company to make sweeping changes. But for individual cases, the damages are usually tied directly to how much money you lost.”
Let’s break that down.
If you were fired on the first of the month and then found another job by the first of the following month, you would only be entitled to one month of lost wages, not a massive settlement. Employment law doesn’t typically award damages based on emotional hardship alone. The core of most cases comes down to lost income.
That doesn’t mean your case doesn’t matter. It absolutely does. But having realistic expectations can help you make informed decisions and avoid unnecessary disappointment or delays.
Think you may have a case? Let’s talk.
Cramer Law is here to give you honest, straightforward guidance so you know what to expect and how to move forward. Contact us today for a confidential consultation.
