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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Proving intentional discrimination in the workplace requires solid evidence to support a claim. When an employee experiences unlawful treatment based on race, gender, age, disability, or other protected charact...
Read moreLosing a job can be a devastating experience, especially when it feels unfair or unlawful. Illinois is an at-will employment state, meaning most employment relationships can be terminated by either the employer...
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