Employment

Our attorneys have substantial experience in the field of employment law. We proactively work with our clients to help them avoid lawsuits by assisting them with the development and implementation of policies and practices that reduce the possibility of litigation including employment policies for hiring, retaining, and terminating employees. We also conduct independent internal investigations of employee claims. When employment claims are filed, we represent our clients before federal and state courts as well as administrative agencies like the EEOC and Illinois Department of Human Rights. Our firm’s experienced employment law attorneys have provided counsel on matters in areas including but not limited to:

  • Wrongful termination or demotion

  • Sexual harassment

  • Disability discrimination

  • Discrimination based on gender, race or religion

  • Pregnancy discrimination

  • Fair Labor Standards Act

  • Age Discrimination in Employment Act

  • Retaliation and whistle blower

  • Discrimination based on military service

  • Overtime pay claims

  • Meal and rest break claims