Employment Litigation

Starting a small business is an exciting endeavor. This experience is likely a person's dream finally coming true. His or her life savings are going into the business, and all of his or her time and effort goes towards starting and running the business. Because so...

Most of us need to find and keep a job, no matter our age or physical capabilities. Unfortunately, a person's physical abilities are judged against his or her ability to work in certain environments. Living with a disability tends to generate many challenges, making...

When we are hired for a job, our intention is to remain in the position until it is no longer a good fit based on the employee's experience or an employer's observation of the employee. Until there is a lawful step to end employment, an employee must remain employed....

As previously discussed, individuals in the workplace can face mistreatment for unlawful reasons. Specifically, an employee or applicant might be discriminated against based on a protected personal characteristic. This includes traits such as gender, age, race, color,...

The workplace is filled with a wide array of individuals. They differ by gender, age, race, national origin, religion and even sexual orientation. Laws protect a diverse work environment as well as allowing a person to not be hired, harassed, terminated or mistreated...

Losing a job is a difficult event to go through. We all need a job to ensure our financial needs are met. However, a loss of a job is not always a person's fault. In some cases, an employee might be discriminated against. And based on this act of discrimination, an...

Living with a disability can be challenging. Whether a person was born with a disability or acquired it later in life, a disability can present some obstacles. Nonetheless, a disability does not always mean one cannot do the same things a person without disability can...

Whether you were just hired for a new position or were just terminated from a long-term position with a company, it is important to understand the rights afforded to you as an employee. Even as an applicant, certain rights are extended to a person, making it essential...

Whether you are a small business or a major company, employees are relied on to ensure the business runs smoothly and as it was intended to. Thus, employers are constantly faced with many employment decisions, often involving the hiring, firing and promotion of...

When looking at Illinois employer-employee relationships, an employer seeks to hire reliable workers and an employee seeks to maintain their job. However, situations can arise, impacting these relationships. In some cases, an employee might assert a breach of...