Workers comp benefits, wrongful termination damages, and discrimination settlements are calculated using formulas most employees never see. Our calculators use the same methods employers and insurers use to value these claims.
The average workers comp settlement is $21,800. Weekly benefits are typically 66.67% of average weekly wage. Wrongful termination settlements average $40,000 with a median around $30,000 for EEOC discrimination charges. Employment attorneys work on contingency at 33 to 40%, with fee-shifting available under Title VII.
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Employment law claims are among the most misunderstood in the US legal system. Most employees do not know that wrongful termination does not mean unfair termination. The United States is an at-will employment country, meaning your employer can fire you for any reason or no reason at all — as long as that reason is not illegal. Illegal reasons include discrimination based on race, sex, age, disability, national origin, or religion, and retaliation for filing a workers comp claim, reporting safety violations, or exercising other protected rights.
Workers compensation is even more confusing. The weekly benefit is typically 66.67 percent of your average weekly wage, capped at a state maximum that varies from under $700 in states like Mississippi to over $2,500 in states like Washington. The permanent impairment rating your doctor assigns determines the settlement value, but insurance companies routinely dispute both the rating and the weekly wage calculation. Knowing your state's maximum benefit and how impairment ratings translate to settlement value before you negotiate is essential.
Discrimination settlements depend heavily on employer size. Under Title VII, federal caps on compensatory and punitive damages range from $50,000 for small employers to $300,000 for large ones. State law claims in New York, California, and several other states have no such caps and can produce significantly larger recoveries. Understanding which law gives you the best claim changes the strategy entirely. Learn how we verify our data.
Before retaining an employment attorney, understanding your claim's realistic value gives you a significant advantage. Knowing whether your wrongful termination case is worth $25,000 or $150,000 determines which attorneys to approach and how to evaluate settlement offers. These calculators give you that estimate in 30 seconds, for free.