One could also sue for injunctive relief.
One could, and I hope some do, and the sooner the better.
But I can add some more detail regarding my experience outlined in post 44, in that the lawyer that I did get to speak with me was not the first law office that I contacted. I had originally started my search by researching law firms that specialize in employment law, via internet searches including sites like lawyers.com.
The first office I called, which per internet search seemed to be the one most qualified in possibly representing cases like this, told me that they were no longer practicing employment law. When I verified who I was calling, and said I’m looking at your site right now and it says you specialize in employment law, the lady said yes but that needs to be updated.
The second office I called said we are no longer taking cases of that type. When I asked if they had anyone they could recommend, they said no but I might contact the local Bar Association, and abruptly hung up. Obviously at this point I wasn’t feeling great about finding reliable legal counsel.
It was only the third office where I actually got any information, which I detailed in my post. Based on that information, I believe it is likely the “employment law firms” I originally contacted are all booked representing companies, not employees. This lawyer did say he would be willing to represent someone like me, but again only after I had been fired, and only if I provided a $25k retainer.
Other people may have different experiences, which Is why I posted my experience, for discussion and comparison. Hopefully others are seeking legal advice, but we’re not hearing much if they are. And while Freepers with medical professions have been outspoken on this subject, either we don’t have any lawyers on board, or they don’t want to share their thoughts. Hopefully that changes soon, and am doing all I can to foster those discussions.