Yes, Affordable Employment Law Support Does Exist!

Empower yourself with labor law advice for wrongful termination, employment contract questions and disputes, harassment at work, and more.

LegalShield levels the legal playing field by connecting you with real, experienced provider lawyers that help protect you starting at around $1 a day.

Three plans for your peace of mind

Premium
Includes all Advanced plan features. Our most robust plan, it includes document review up to 35 pages and a 25% discount on additional services.
Advanced
Includes all Basic plan features. Offers enhanced legal support, like document review up to 25 pages. Ideal for families with dependent children.
Basic
Get legal help for an unlimited number of personal legal issues, including advice on purchase and sale agreements and leases.

LegalShield Helps Make Life Easier

The better way to access legal help

LegalShield covers millions of people, which enables us to offer legal advice to you for a small recurring fee instead of paying a lawyer by the hour. You can get legal advice on an unlimited number of personal legal issues without paying upwards of $300 per hour.

It’s easy to use – simply sign up and download our app or use our web portal to connect with a law firm.  

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A lawyer can advise you on employment law topics like:

Wrongful termination

Is your employer claiming that they have cause to terminate you? It’s important to get legal advice so that you know your rights.

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Unemployment benefits

How your termination is documented might be the difference between getting unemployment benefits and being left high and dry.

Harassment

Unfortunately, workplace harassment is common. Being armed with legal knowledge can help protect you.

Discrimination

If you experienced discrimination in your job, a lawyer can help advise you. 

Employment contracts

Most people don’t have their employment contracts reviewed by a lawyer. Don’t be like them.

Don't see your issue?

We can't list every situation here, so give us a call to see how we may be able to help. (833) 690-6121

Three plans, three ways to save

We offer three affordable personal legal plans. Every plan includes MEMBERPerks discounts, letting you save on things you're already buying. With these savings, your LegalShield Membership can become an investment that pays off!

Save 10%
with an annual subscription, other offers do not apply
Premium
Our most robust coverage for you, your spouse, and eligible child dependents.

$59.95/mo.

Speak with a lawyer on an unlimited number of personal legal issues with our most robust suite of legal services at your disposal.
See details
Hide details
Legal services
Includes all Advanced features
Establish a trust
Assistance with a simplified probate
Defense on death-related traffic charges
Representation during an IRS tax audit
Additional services
25% discount on additional services
Document review up to 35 pages
Even more traffic ticket assistance
Additional assistance for driver’s license reinstatement
Expanded vehicle property damage collection
Online Notarization (unlimited)
e-Signature (unlimited)
Advanced
BEST VALUE
Covers you, your spouse, and eligible child dependents.

$39.95/mo.

Speak with a lawyer on an unlimited number of personal legal issues and get enhanced legal support for your family.
See details
Hide details
Legal services
Includes all Basic features
Annual updates to your Will
Navigate an uncontested divorce
Protect marital assets with a prenuptial agreement or uncontested separation/annulment
Uncontested adoption
Review and negotiate rental leases as a tenant
Reinstate your driver’s license
Review mortgage documents
Collect vehicle property damages
Additional services
Covers you, your spouse and eligible child dependents
20% discount on additional services
Document review up to 25 pages
Additional traffic ticket coverage
Online Notarization (5 per year)
e-Signature (unlimited)
Basic
Covers you and your spouse.

$29.95/mo.

Speak with a lawyer on an unlimited number of personal legal issues.
See details
Hide details
Legal services
Document review, document creation, and legal letters for the following:
Prepare your Will
Create your Power of Attorney
Representation on traffic tickets
Defense for civil trials*
Advice on consumer disputes (e.g., debt, billing & warranty issues)
Additional services
Covers you and your spouse
MEMBERPerks
24/7 emergency access
15% discount on additional services
Document review up to 15 pages
Online Notarization (1 per year)
e-Signature (unlimited)

*See table below for full details.

Compare plans

Find a legal plan that works for you.

Premium
$59.95
Per month
Advanced
BEST VALUE
$39.95
Per month
Basic
$29.95
Per month
Documents
Document review
Up to 35 pages
Up to 25 pages
Up to 15 pages
Legal Letters or Phone Calls
Will preparation
Includes annual updates
Includes annual updates
Online Notarization
Unlimited
5 per year
1 per year
E-signature
IRS Audit Assistance
x mark indicating not included
x mark indicating not included
Family
Uncontested Adoption
x mark indicating not included
Uncontested Name Change
Living Will/Physician’s Directive
Includes annual updates
Includes annual updates
 For you and your spouse. Updates to your Will are available at a 15% discount
Basic Revocable Trust Preparation
x mark indicating not included
x mark indicating not included
Marriage
Prenuptial & Postnuptial Preparation
x mark indicating not included
Uncontested Divorce
x mark indicating not included
Uncontested Separation/ Annulment
x mark indicating not included
Home
Residential Loan Document Assistance
x mark indicating not included
Tenant Lease Assistance
x mark indicating not included
Property Damage Collection
x mark indicating not included
Traffic
Driver’s License Assistance
x mark indicating not included
Traffic Ticket Assistance**
3 tickets per year for each covered member
2 tickets per year for each covered member
1 ticket per year for each covered member
Criminal Defense for Death-Related Traffic Accidents
x mark indicating not included
x mark indicating not included
Legal
Advice and Consultation
Legal Research
Durable Power of Attorney
Simplified Probate
x mark indicating not included
x mark indicating not included
Civil Trial Defense
1 hour of pre-trial help / 100 hours of trial time during the first membership year.

Earn additional hours each year, maxing out at 5 hours of pre-trial help / 300 hours of trial time after 3 years.
1 hour of pre-trial help / 60 hours of trial time during the first membership year.

Earn additional hours each year, maxing out at 5 hours of pre-trial help / 300 hours of trial time after 5 years.
1 hour of pre-trial help / 30 hours of trial time during the first membership year.

Earn additional hours each year, maxing out at 5 hours of pre-trial help / 150 hours of trial time after 5 years.
Discounted Legal Services
25% discount
20% discount
15% discount
24/7 Emergency Access
MEMBERPerks

**Membership must be active at least 10 - 90-days, depending on plan selected, before benefit is available.

Save 10%
 with an annual subscription, other offers do not apply
Premium
SAVE 10%
Our most robust coverage for you, your spouse, and eligible child dependents.

$53.95/mo.

billed annually at $647.46
Speak with a lawyer on an unlimited number of personal legal issues with our most robust suite of legal services at your disposal.
See details
Hide details
Legal services
Includes all Advanced features
Establish a trust
Assistance with a simplified probate
Defense on death-related traffic charges
Representation during an IRS tax audit
Additional services
25% discount on additional services
Document review up to 35 pages
Even more traffic ticket assistance
Additional assistance for driver’s license reinstatement
Expanded vehicle property damage collection
Online Notarization (unlimited)
e-Signature (unlimited)
Advanced
BEST VALUE
SAVE 10%
Covers you, your spouse, and eligible child dependents.

$35.95/mo.

billed annually at $431.46
Speak with a lawyer on an unlimited number of personal legal issues and get enhanced legal support for your family.
See details
Hide details
Legal services
Includes all Basic features
Annual updates to your Will
Navigate an uncontested divorce
Protect marital assets with a prenuptial agreement or uncontested separation/annulment
Uncontested adoption
Review and negotiate rental leases as a tenant
Reinstate your driver’s license
Review mortgage documents
Collect vehicle property damages
Additional services
Covers you, your spouse and eligible child dependents
20% discount on additional services
Document review up to 25 pages
Additional traffic ticket coverage
Online Notarization (5 per year)
e-Signature (unlimited)
Basic
SAVE 10%
Covers you and your spouse.

$26.95/mo

billed annually at $323.46
Speak with a lawyer on an unlimited number of personal legal issues.
See details
Hide details
Legal services
Document review, document creation, and legal letters for the following:
Prepare your Will
Create your Power of Attorney
Representation on traffic tickets
Defense for civil trials*
Advice on consumer disputes (e.g., debt, billing & warranty issues)
Additional services
Covers you and your spouse
MEMBERPerks
24/7 emergency access
15% discount on additional services
Document review up to 15 pages
Online Notarization (1 per year)
e-Signature (unlimited)

Compare plans

Find a legal plan that works for you.

Premium
$647.46
Per year
Advanced
BEST VALUE
$431.46
Per year
Basic
$323.46
Per year
Documents
Document review
Up to 35 pages
Up to 25 pages
Up to 15 pages
Legal Letters or Phone Calls
Will preparation
Includes annual updates
Includes annual updates
Online Notarization
Unlimited
5 per year
1 per year
E-signature
IRS Audit Assistance
x mark indicating not included
x mark indicating not included
Family
Uncontested Adoption
x mark indicating not included
Uncontested Name Change
Living Will/Physician’s Directive
Includes annual updates
Includes annual updates
 For you and your spouse. Updates to your Will are available at a 15% discount
Basic Revocable Trust Preparation
x mark indicating not included
x mark indicating not included
Marriage
Prenuptial & Postnuptial Preparation
x mark indicating not included
Uncontested Divorce
x mark indicating not included
Uncontested Separation/Annulment
x mark indicating not included
Home
Residential Loan Document Assistance
x mark indicating not included
Tenant Lease Assistance
x mark indicating not included
Property Damage Collection
x mark indicating not included
Traffic
Driver’s License Assistance
x mark indicating not included
Traffic Ticket Assistance
3 tickets per year for each covered member
2 tickets per year for each covered member
1 ticket per year for each covered member
Criminal Defense for Death-Related Traffic Accidents
x mark indicating not included
x mark indicating not included
Legal
Advice and Consultation
Legal Research
Durable Power of Attorney
Simplified Probate
x mark indicating not included
x mark indicating not included
Civil Trial Defense
1 hour of pre-trial help / 100 hours of trial time during the first membership year.

Earn additional hours each year, maxing out at 5 hours of pre-trial help / 300 hours of trial time after 3 years.
1 hour of pre-trial help / 60 hours of trial time during the first membership year.

Earn additional hours each year, maxing out at 5 hours of pre-trial help / 300 hours of trial time after 5 years.
1 hour of pre-trial help / 30 hours of trial time during the first membership year.

Earn additional hours each year, maxing out at 5 hours of pre-trial help / 150 hours of trial time after 5 years.
Discounted Legal Services
25% discount
20% discount
15% discount
24/7 Emergency Access
MEMBERPerks

*Limited to tenured members only (at least 90-days) or those who pay in advance for 6-moth or 12-month subscriptions

“LegalShield provides prompt, prudent service. Their rates are wonderful and something pretty much unheard of in this day and age. They assisted me with a financial situation which probably would have cost me $1,000 for outside legal services.”
Tianna
Virginia Member

Common questions

How can a lawyer help with employment law issues? 

A lawyer can help by making sure you know your rights which can help prevent your employer from taking advantage of you. They can give you legal advice on a variety of employment issues, from wrongful dismissal to employment contract issues, harassment, discrimination, and more.

What are some rights you have as an employee?

Employees have the right to lawful pay (minimum wage, overtime if non-exempt, timely payment) and a safe workplace, protection from discrimination/harassment, reasonable accommodations for disability or pregnancy, and freedom from retaliation for reporting concerns. They also have the ability to discuss pay and working conditions, organize or join a union, and take certain job-protected leave. Many states add extra protections like paid sick time, required breaks, final-pay rules, and pay-transparency laws. Every employment law situation is different, so it’s important to get legal advice.

What defines willful violations?

A willful violation means the employer knew its conduct was illegal or that they acted with reckless disregard for whether it was lawful. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, willfulness can extend the limitations period. The Occupational Safety and Health Act treats willful safety violations as intentional disregard or plain indifference to worker safety, triggering higher penalties.

What is a legal subscription service (or pre-paid legal plan), and how does it work?

Instead of paying a lawyer by the hour, you pay a small membership fee for access to a  provider law firm in your state for the legal services membership you select. Prices and coverage vary depending on the membership services you select.

How much does a lawyer usually cost?

Hiring lawyers the usual way can cost hundreds per hour. But with LegalShield you pay a small fee (starting at $26.95/month when billed annually) and get access to experienced lawyers who can help with any number of real estate issues.

How long do I have to wait before I talk to a lawyer?

Membership applications are reviewed within 72 hours. Once approved, you can contact your lawyer and to start using some perks of your membership.

What is LegalShield?

For over 50 years, LegalShield has made it affordable and easy for its members to connect with its network of vetted, dedicated law firms across the United States and parts of Canada. Lawyers average 22 years of experience. Please note that LegalShield provides access to legal services offered by a network of provider law firms to its members through membership-based participation.