Guides

Free guides to understand your rights and file your complaint.

Learn how to file federal employment complaints, understand your deadlines, and compare the cost of hiring a lawyer vs. filing on your own.

Pro Se Filing

How to File a Complaint Without a Lawyer

Step-by-step guide for filing a federal employment complaint pro se. Court rules, formatting, service, and what to expect.

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Title VII

EEOC Right-to-Sue Letter: What to Do Next

You have 90 days after your right-to-sue letter to file in federal court. Your options, deadlines, and how to file.

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Costs & Alternatives

Employment Lawyer Cost in 2026

How much does an employment lawyer cost? Hourly rates, contingency fees, retainers, and affordable alternatives.

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Labor & Employment

FLSA Unpaid Overtime: How to File

Federal wage-and-hour guide covering statute of limitations, damages, exemption issues, and the facts you need before filing.

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Civil Rights

Title VII EEOC Complaint: How to File

A procedural roadmap for discrimination claims, charge filing, exhaustion, right-to-sue letters, and the federal complaint.

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California Employment

Wrongful Termination in California

State-law wrongful termination, FEHA, Tameny, whistleblower, and CFRA issues with a California-specific lens.

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Employment Prep

Layoff and Severance Prep Guide

Organize your layoff, termination, severance, and unemployment paperwork before deciding on next steps.

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Consumer Prep

Medical Debt and Collections Prep

Organize bills, insurance records, collector contacts, and credit-report entries before taking action.

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Housing Prep

Eviction Notice and Renter Prep

Organize notices, lease records, repairs, deposits, and landlord communications.

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Advanced Litigation

Patent Infringement Complaint Example

Advanced guide covering federal venue, willfulness, damages, and complaint structure for patent cases.

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Knowledge is the first step.

Before you file, understand what you are filing, what it costs, and what deadlines you face. These guides give you the practical information you need to make an informed decision.

Understand your claim type and deadlines
Know what evidence to gather first
Compare the cost of a lawyer vs. filing yourself
Learn the federal court filing process step by step
Clear separation between information and legal advice

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