Being discriminated against at work is devastating enough without the added financial burden of pursuing legal action. Employment discrimination plaintiffs often face a painful paradox: they have been wrongfully terminated or forced out of a hostile workplace, leaving them without income at the exact moment they need financial resources to pursue their case.
Pre-settlement funding provides a lifeline for employment discrimination plaintiffs, offering cash advances while their case moves through the legal system.
Types of Employment Discrimination Cases We Fund
Federal and state laws prohibit workplace discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, and genetic information. Cases brought under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and state equivalents are all potentially eligible for funding.
Common employment discrimination claims include wrongful termination based on a protected characteristic, hostile work environment, failure to promote or hire, retaliation for reporting discrimination, unequal pay or benefits, and failure to provide reasonable accommodations.
Why Employment Cases Take So Long
Employment discrimination cases are notoriously slow. Before filing a lawsuit, plaintiffs typically must file a charge with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and wait for an investigation or right-to-sue letter. This administrative process alone can take months.
Once in court, employers and their legal teams often have deep pockets and aggressive defense strategies. They may file multiple motions, take extensive depositions, and use every procedural tool available to delay resolution. The average employment discrimination case takes one to three years to resolve, and some stretch considerably longer.
The Financial Reality for Plaintiffs
Many employment discrimination plaintiffs have lost their primary source of income. They may have been fired, constructively discharged, or forced to resign due to intolerable conditions. Finding new employment can be difficult, especially if the discrimination involved an industry where the employer has influence.
During the case, plaintiffs face mounting expenses — rent or mortgage, utilities, healthcare, groceries, transportation, and family obligations. Without income and with a case that could take years, the financial pressure becomes overwhelming. This is exactly the situation that pre-settlement funding was designed to address.
How Pre-Settlement Funding Works for Employment Cases
The process is straightforward. You [apply online](/apply) or call (855) 385-FUND. Our team contacts your attorney to review the details of your employment discrimination claim, evaluate the strength of the case, and determine an appropriate advance amount.
Because employment discrimination funding is [non-recourse](/blog/what-is-non-recourse-funding), you owe nothing if your case is unsuccessful. There are no monthly payments, no credit checks, and no employment verification — which is especially important given that you may be between jobs.
Once approved, funds are deposited into your account, typically within 24 hours. You can use the money for any purpose — living expenses, medical bills, debt payments, or anything else you need.
Protecting Your Case Value
One of the most important benefits of pre-settlement funding is that it prevents you from accepting a lowball settlement out of financial desperation. Employers and their insurers know that plaintiffs who are struggling financially are more likely to accept less than their case is worth.
With funding in place, your attorney can negotiate from a position of strength, reject inadequate offers, and pursue the full value of your claim. The cost of funding is typically a small fraction of the additional settlement value gained by holding firm.
Apply for Employment Discrimination Funding
If you have an active employment discrimination case and need financial support, Frontier Legal Funding can help. Visit [frontierlegalfunding.com/apply](/apply) or call (855) 385-FUND to discuss your options.