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When something changes at work, what you do next matters. Get an independent HR perspective on what's happening, understand your options, and make your next move with greater confidence.

Understand what's happening. Know your options. Decide your next move.

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Can we help with your workplace situation?

Not every workplace problem requires a lawyer, and not every frustrating experience requires HR support. Here are some examples of situations where Caged Bird HR can help you navigate your next steps, along with situations that fall outside our services.

Yes, we can help with...

Performance Reviews & PIPs

  • You received an unfair performance review and want help preparing a response.
  • You were placed on a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) and aren't sure how to protect yourself.
  • Your manager is documenting minor mistakes, and you're concerned they're building a case to terminate you.
  • You want coaching before a difficult performance meeting.

Toxic Work Environments & Retaliation

  • You reported workplace misconduct, and your manager's treatment of you changed.
  • You're experiencing bullying, intimidation, or unfair treatment at work.
  • You need help writing a professional complaint to HR.
  • HR has opened an investigation, and you want help preparing for your interview.
  • You believe you're being pushed out and want to document what's happening.

Layoffs, Terminations & Severance

  • You suspect you're about to be laid off and want to prepare.
  • You've received a severance offer and want help understanding your options from an HR perspective.
  • You want to prepare for a severance negotiation.
  • You've been terminated and want guidance on your next professional steps.
  • You need help organizing workplace records before leaving your employer.

Workplace Accommodations & Leave

  • You're preparing to request a workplace accommodation.
  • Your employer has denied or delayed an accommodation request.
  • You're returning from medical or parental leave and experiencing workplace challenges.
  • You need help preparing for a conversation with HR about your workplace needs.

HR Communication & Strategy

  • You need help drafting an email to HR or management.
  • You're unsure whether to escalate a workplace concern.
  • You want to understand how HR processes typically work.
  • You need a strategy for navigating a difficult manager or workplace conflict.

No, these situations are outside our scope

Legal Representation

  • You need an attorney to file a lawsuit or represent you in court.
  • You need a legal opinion about whether your employer violated the law.
  • You need someone to file an EEOC charge or other legal complaint on your behalf.
  • You need legal review of a severance agreement or employment contract.

Some of these matters may be appropriate for Wrk Legal, subject to attorney availability and case review.

Job Search & Career Placement

  • You want us to find you a new job or guarantee employment.
  • You need resume writing, job applications, or recruiting services.
  • You want guaranteed promotion or salary outcomes.

Actions We Cannot Take

  • You want us to force your employer to fire your manager.
  • You want us to contact your employer or HR department directly on your behalf.
  • You want us to guarantee that your employer will reverse a termination or disciplinary decision.
  • You want us to impersonate you or submit false information.
  • You want us to investigate coworkers independently or access confidential employer systems.

Situations Outside Our Service Model

  • You need emergency or crisis intervention.
  • You need ongoing, unlimited HR support without an active service package.
  • You need a service that falls outside our defined support packages.

Still not sure?

You don't need to have everything figured out before speaking with us. That's what a Discovery Call is for. We'll listen to your situation, help determine whether our services are a good fit, and explain the support options available to you.

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