Whenever you are embroiled in a labor dispute, you need a good labor lawyer. In states that are hire at will, a labor lawyer may help you bring suit against the company if you have been dismissed due to a violation of federal laws.
In some cases, a business may need a labor lawyer to defend them. When an individual hires a labor law lawyer, they may be able to get the lawyer to work on a contingency basis as many labor law lawyers who initiate lawsuits on behalf of their clients will collect a portion of the suit if won or back pay if a job is regained due to their efforts.