Employment Law Attorney

According to the Illinois ‘at-will’ employment doctrine, employers can fire employees for any reason. However, certain classes are protected and there are a few exceptions to this rule: the main one being a ‘retaliatory discharge.’ If an employer fires an employee out...

Even in 2019, employment discrimination is a subject of concern across many workplaces in the country. The issue of minimum wage, hiring people of certain race or ethnicity, forcefully asking employees to work under hostile environment or refusing to promote...

At-will employment rule is a law in Illinois which indicates an employer can fire any employee for any given reason at any given time. However, if an employee is terminated for illegal reasons such as retaliation and discrimination, such termination will be considered...

If your organization is covered under the Family and Medical Leave Act or FMLA, eligible employees can avail up to 12 weeks of job-protected, but unpaid leave under an FMLA qualifying event. There are different FMLA qualifying events, which make an employee eligible...

What is an Employee Agreement? An employment contract is an agreement based on the business relationship established between an employee and an employer, in accordance with the Employment Contract Act under the Illinois labor law. Under the Employment Contract Act, an...

Retaliation in the workplace occurs when an employee makes a complaint regarding malpractices, discrimination - or if an employee is accused of whistleblowing. In any case, the employer is not required to retaliate. However, if an employee is punished and reprimanded...

Workplace confidentiality is essential. Generally, employees are warned about disclosing any information related to the company or the nature of their work. Employers have issued warnings to employees, urging them to refrain from disclosing trade secrets to anyone,...