“Emergency calls aren’t misconduct simply because a manager dislikes attention,” she said.

“But the legal claims depend on the facts.

We’ll look at retaliation and interference with prospective employment, and we won’t promise a result before reviewing the evidence.”

I could afford perhaps fifteen minutes of her time.

She seemed to understand before I said it.

“A local workers’ organization has funds for initial advice,” she told me.

“I’ll see whether you’re eligible.

We’ll also ask the restaurant to preserve relevant records.”