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Adding employees or contractors and termination issues can be complex. Get legal help from a dedicated law firm without the big legal bill.
How a lawyer can help your small business
At some point, any business owner with employees is likely to have legal questions. If you join LegalShield, you’ll be able to consult with an experienced lawyer for employee rights issues. Don’t stress about employment law—call your provider lawyer.
Get legal advice about Employment Law
Whether you have a quick question about employment law or you’re dealing with a complicated Workers’ Comp issue, consulting with an experienced lawyer is always a good first step. That said, many small businesses shy away from contacting lawyers because their hourly fees can be cost-prohibitive. If you’re a LegalShield member, you can consult with an employment lawyer for an unlimited number of minutes on an unlimited number of business legal matters for one low monthly fee. Also, your provider lawyer can draft a letter or make a call on your behalf to seek resolution of employment matters.
Employment contracts, policy handbooks, employee benefits and other documents
Another important benefit of a LegalShield membership is that it allows you to have your provider lawyer review documents and draft contracts. Depending on the type of plan you choose, a designated number of document reviews are included each month at no additional charge.
- Concerned about whether your employment contract is written correctly? Send it to your provider law firm.
- Have an employee handbook you need reviewed? Upload it through our app.
- Received a government notice that you can’t decipher? Submit it—it’s included in your fee.
If you need new documents drafted, you can hire your provider lawyer for a discount off their standard hourly rates to save money and get the protection you need.
Lawyer representation that protects your business
Even if you or your business has done nothing wrong in your view, disgruntled employees may file a claim for discrimination or an action for wrongful termination. And once a case is filed, you’re forced to defend yourself.
Your provider lawyer can defend you in lawsuits covered under your plan, saving you hundreds of dollars for trial defense. Additional hours are available under the discount off preferred member discount.
With LegalShield, you’ll rest easy knowing that if the worst-case scenario unfolds and you find yourself in court, you’ll have access to a provider lawyer.
Common Employment Law issues
If you join LegalShield, you’ll be able to consult with an employment lawyer for an unlimited amount of minutes on an unlimited number of business legal matters. Don’t stress and guess about employment law, call your provider lawyer.
Hiring & firing
It’s important to know what you can and cannot do as an employer under the law both when hiring people and when you need to let someone go.
Per the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), employers are forbidden from discriminating against employees on the basis of race, color, sex or gender identity, national origin, age or disability. If you’re found to have discriminated against people in a protected class or to have created a hostile work environment, your business could face a complaint or even a lawsuit. Either way, it’s important to involve an employment lawyer early on.
Don’t be unprepared or reactive when addressing these types of employment law matters.
A Small Business Plan from LegalShield can help you understand your rights and obligations as an employer and help you resolve a dispute if an issue arises.
Workers’ Comp
While most employers carry Workers’ Compensation insurance, excessive claims can raise premiums and cause other financial harm to your business.
If an employee files a claim for Workers’ Compensation and the claim is denied, the employee may hire a lawyer to pursue legal action.
Whether you’re dealing with an active claim or just need general legal advice, LegalShield offers an affordable alternative to hiring an employer rights lawyer directly.
ADA
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits employers from discriminating against people with disabilities and creates obligations for employers to make reasonable accommodations for qualified job applicants. Employers have certain legal rights under the act as well.
If you have any questions about the ADA or related federal law compliance issues, join LegalShield today and you can be on the phone with a lawyer.
How it works
Use the app or your computer to fill out a short form and tell us what kind of help you need.
Speak with an experienced lawyer who knows your state laws, usually within a business day.
Get trusted legal advice, resolve your issue, and move forward with confidence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Skip the hourly legal bills. Starting at $59/month, get access to an experienced provider law firm who can handle a wide range of legal needs—without the stress of unpredictable costs. From consultations and document checks to drafting debt collection letters and trial defense hours for defending your business in the event of a covered lawsuit or IRS audit, the LegalShield Small Business Plans have services available. Even using it once can save you thousands.
Getting help is easy. Sign up, and our team will connect you with a vetted law firm that can help with small business issues. Plus, our simple app puts your legal benefits and MEMEBERPerks right at your fingertips—anytime, anywhere.
LegalShield small business plans cover many day-to-day legal needs that small businesses encounter, including consultations, document reviews, and collection letters—at no extra cost.
Certain matters, such as issues outside your business state, are included only on specific plan tiers. If your situation isn’t fully covered—whether it’s out-of-state support or a specialized legal matter—your provider law firm can still help through our Member Discount, giving you savings off their standard hourly rates.
Members receive access to experienced lawyers from a provider law firm in their state. LegalShield connects members with these firms, but all the legal advice is provided directly by a licensed lawyer.
Prevention First
- Lawyers can help check contracts, research legal questions, and flag issues before they become expensive problems.
Professional Legal Assistance
- Lawyers can send letters, make calls, and represent the business in certain situations.
Yes, we have vetted licensed law firms available in every state.
Small businesses across a wide range of industries can benefit from our services. This includes consultants, contractors, retailers, service providers, startups, freelancers, and growing companies. Running a small business means making legal decisions all the time — contracts, compliance, customer issues, and more. LegalShield Small Business plans give businesses of all kinds affordable access to experienced lawyers who can answer questions, review documents, and step in when needed, so you don't have to handle legal issues alone or worry about unpredictable hourly legal fees.
Business owners can get help with a wide range of legal topics, including contract questions, business formation, compliance requirements, vendor and customer disputes, and employee-related issues.
The lawyers can review a wide variety of business documents, including vendor agreements, client contracts, leases, service agreements, NDAs, and partnership agreements. They’ll examine the document before you sign and help identify potential risks, unclear terms, and important legal considerations.
Employees can communicate with the lawyer only if they are listed as designated spokespersons on the account.
If you need legal support beyond what’s included in your plan, you can continue working with your provider law firm at a discounted rate. Members receive the following discounts on additional services:
- Small Business Basic Plan: 15%
- Small Business Preferred Plan: 20%
- Small Business Premium Plan: 25%
All LegalShield Small Business plans include legal advice and consultation for landlords. If your rental property is located in a different state, you’ll need a Small Business Preferred Plan or Small Business Premium Plan to receive services beyond consultation.
A provider lawyer can also:
- Conduct legal research
- Send letters or make phone calls on your behalf of your business
- Review property-related documents
This ensures you have the legal support you need to manage your rental business with confidence.
All LegalShield Small Business plans include advice and consultation on partnerships.
A provider lawyer can also:
- Conduct legal research
- Review partnership-related agreements
Business owners can unlock extra benefits if they:
- Have both a LegalShield personal legalplan and a LegalShield Small Business plan
- Activate Business Owner coverage in their account
Once activated, the Business Owner can receive phone consultations, document reviews, IRS audit support, and trial defense hours for personal legal matters related to their business—things that are normally excluded. These services still follow the limits of the personal plan, but the usual business exclusion is waived.
Yes. After signing up, you’ll need to activate the business owner benefit in your account.