Workplace discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and unfair wages will not disappear until employers who benefit from these toxic practices are held accountable. Unfortunately, because employers determine the fate of their employees’ continued employment, there is no equality of bargaining power between the employee and the employer. The legal system is the only way to level the playing field. Having the right lawyer can be the difference between receiving the compensation you deserve and having to deal with continued abuse. Peggy Farrell is a solo practitioner with more than 25 years of experience fighting to enforce the civil rights of employees who have experienced discrimination, harassment, retaliation or the theft of their wages.