Chicago, IL Employment Law Attorney

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Sexual Harassment

Understanding Sexual Harassment: Navigating Unlawful Conduct in the Workplace

Sexual harassment encompasses unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other forms of verbal and physical actions of a sexual nature.

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Discrimination

The landmark Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 serves as a shield against workplace discrimination rooted in factors like race, national origin, religion, and skin color. This comprehensive legislation not only bars discriminatory practices but also extends its protection to encompass harassment and other adverse employment actions based on diverse facets.

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Compensation

The point comes for every business owner to sell or pass along their life’s work. We help with succession planning while advising on trusts and estate work related to family and other closely held businesses.

Wrongful Termination

In an "at-will" employment setting, employers retain the latitude to terminate employees for a multitude of reasons, even without cause, as long as these actions remain within legal and ethical boundaries.

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Whistleblower Retaliation

Robust federal and state whistleblower statutes stand as bulwarks against employer retaliation when employees expose purportedly illicit actions to the pertinent state or federal authorities.

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Employment Contracts & Agreements

Employment agreements, when documented in writing, comprehensively outline various facets of employment.

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Severance Agreements

The prevalence of severance agreements, sometimes referred to as separation agreements, has grown substantially as companies conclude employment relationships. However, before affixing one's signature, it's vital for employees to seek legal guidance from professionals well-versed in scrutinizing and negotiating such agreements.