Employment law · Self-service tools
Clear, accurate calculators and checklists for notice periods, severance pay, wrongful termination, and more — written for people, not lawyers.
7
Free tools
50
US states
UK
Statutory rules
"Most people leave money on the table — not from lack of rights, but lack of information."
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Notice Period Calculator
How much notice are you owed — or obligated to give? Covers at-will, UK statutory, fixed contract, and executive roles. Calculates PILON value.
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Severance Pay Calculator
Estimate your severance entitlement using standard formulas. Includes PTO add-on, pre- and after-tax estimates, and separation-reason guidance.
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PTO Payout Calculator
Find out what your unused PTO is worth — and whether your state legally requires your employer to pay it out. Covers CA, IL, CO, NY, TX, FL.
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Wrongful Termination Checklist
Was your firing illegal? 10 questions covering discrimination, retaliation, FMLA, wage disputes, and contract violations. Scored verdict with next steps.
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Non-Compete Enforceability Quiz
Is your non-compete enforceable? 9 questions across all 50 states. Scores duration, geography, consideration, trade secret access, and garden leave.
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WARN Act Eligibility Checker
Were you owed 60 days notice before your layoff? Checks federal WARN and 18 state mini-WARN laws. Includes damages estimate.
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Offer Deadline Calculator
Got an exploding offer? Find out how much time you actually have, whether the deadline is reasonable, and get a draft extension request if you need one.
→Notice · Severance · PTO
Three free calculators covering the financial side of leaving or losing a job — notice periods, severance pay, and PTO payout.
Optional — leave blank to skip payment calculations.
Notice period — results
Severance pay — results
PTO payout — results
Wrongful termination · Self-assessment
Answer 10 questions about how and why you were let go. This checklist identifies the most common grounds for wrongful termination and tells you whether your situation warrants legal advice.
Question 1 of 10
Non-compete agreements · Enforceability quiz
Non-compete agreements vary enormously by state — some are near-worthless legally, others strictly enforced. Answer 9 questions about your agreement and situation to find out where you stand.
Question 1 of 9
How your specific answers affect enforceability
WARN Act · Eligibility checker
The federal WARN Act requires large employers to give 60 days advance notice before mass layoffs and plant closings. Many states have stricter mini-WARN laws. Answer 10 questions to find out if you were entitled to notice — and what you may be owed.
Question 1 of 10
Offer deadlines · Countdown & guidance
Got an exploding offer? Enter your deadline and we'll tell you exactly how much time you have, whether the deadline is reasonable, and how to ask for an extension if you need one.
Optional — helps assess whether the deadline pressure is worth pushing back on.
Offer deadline — analysis
Equity deadline — analysis
Contract deadline — analysis
Employment law · Resources
Key government agencies and resources for employment law questions.
EEOC — eeoc.gov
File a charge of discrimination, find your local office, and learn about protected categories under federal law.
Department of Labor — dol.gov
FMLA information, wage and hour claims, WARN Act filings, and workplace rights guides.
NLRB — nlrb.gov
File unfair labor practice charges, learn about your right to concerted activity and union organizing.
Your state labor board
Each state has its own agency for wage claims, PTO disputes, and state-specific employment protections. Search "[your state] department of labor".
Find an employment attorney — avvo.com / martindale.com
Many employment attorneys offer free consultations and work on contingency. Search specifically for "employment attorney" or "wrongful termination attorney" in your area.
About Fielding
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No. Fielding is an independent publisher of free self-service legal information tools. Nothing on this site is legal advice, and no attorney-client relationship is created by using these tools. For advice about your specific situation, consult a licensed employment attorney.
Are the calculators accurate?
The calculators use standard formulas and current legal rules to produce general estimates. They are not a substitute for professional advice. Laws change frequently — particularly non-compete and mini-WARN rules — so always verify current rules with an attorney or your state labor board.
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