Employment Litigation

Our state recently passed landmark legislation that will grant all employees in the state the right to take paid leave for any reason. The Paid Leave for All Act, which was signed into law on August 20, 2023, will make Illinois the third state in the nation to require...

There are many reasons why employees need a leave from work. Beginning this year, eligible employees in Illinois are entitled to a maximum of two weeks of unpaid leave for bereavement under the state’s Family Bereavement Leave Act. Knowing its requirements can help...

Workers in all industries in Illinois and throughout the United States have made their voices heard in seeking more rights and better benefits. This is true whether it is a blue-collar job or a corporate job. One issue that has come to the forefront is paid time off....

When Google announces layoffs, you know things are bad in the tech sector, but they are just one company. Indeed, it seems that the only big tech firm that has not laid off employees is Apple. However, there is one common thread in the multitude of articles on these...

Most large employers are familiar with the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Indeed, for any employer with over 50 employees here in Chicago, Illinois, is likely intimately familiar with the EEOC, and if they are not, a recent story should be a...

Most workers are provided with extensive state and federal protections against discrimination and harassment. Any non-compliance with those laws can justify legal action. One subject that receives a lot of attention is the interaction of employment law with the...

Running a company in Chicago requires managing more than just producing the product or service. Owners of companies also need to manage their employees. This involves managing their work and ensuring they are completing their work properly and efficiently. However, it...

Unpaid wage claims seem to be filed with more frequency lately. These claims can have tremendous ramifications for employers, too. While judgment against you can shake the financial stability of your business, it can also negatively impact your ability to recruit and...

Like most other states, Illinois follows what is called the employment at-will doctrine. In practice, the default is that employers in the Chicago area may terminate an employee for any reason or even no reason at all. As many people know already, there are several...

Employers in Illinois have a responsibility to create a safe, healthy work environment for their employees. Unfortunately, many employees dread going to work every day due to a hostile work environment created by company owners, managers, supervisors, and other...