As employment attorneys who represent workers across Chicago, we are often asked whether transgender individuals serving in the military can sue the government for wrongful termination. It’s a question with s...
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As attorneys representing employees throughout Chicago, we often meet workers who didn’t technically get fired but felt they had no real choice but to quit. These situations are known as constructive discharg...
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When we meet with clients who believe they’ve faced discrimination at work, we explain that both federal and Illinois law protect employees from unfair treatment based on protected characteristics. Filing a c...
Read moreWhen we represent contract employees in Chicago facing unexpected or unfair discharge, we know how confusing the situation can be. Unlike at-will workers, contract employees often rely on written agreements tha...
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When employees speak up about illegal or unethical conduct in the workplace, they are often taking a personal and professional risk. We know how difficult it can be to report wrongdoing, especially when the fea...
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If you’ve worked hard and haven’t received the wages you’re legally owed, you’re not alone—and you do have legal rights. Many workers across Illinois face unpaid wage issues, whether it’s missing ov...
Read moreSexual harassment in the workplace is a serious violation of both federal and Illinois employment laws. Employees have the right to work in an environment free from harassment, discrimination, and retaliation. ...
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Understanding Retaliatory Discharge In Illinois Employees should never have to choose between doing the right thing and keeping their jobs. Unfortunately, some employers retaliate against workers who report il...
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Workplace discrimination based on race or ethnicity is illegal under both federal and Illinois employment laws. Employees have the right to work in an environment free from bias, unequal treatment, and retaliat...
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Losing a job is a difficult experience, but not every firing is illegal. Illinois follows an at-will employment doctrine, which means that employers generally have the right to terminate employees for any reaso...
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