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Employment issues can quickly cause stress for both the worker and the business owner. In Illinois, employment is “at-will,” but there are still limitations on employers making decisions for illegal reasons. Disputes can occur over discrimination, harassment, retaliation, unpaid wages, employment agreements, employee classification, workplace policies or wrongful termination. Usually, the first step in fixing the problem is to know what laws apply.
O’Flaherty Law advises employees who feel their workplace rights have been violated and businesses who need help preventing or responding to claims. We can examine employment contracts, pay records, workplace communications, personnel files and company policies to determine the key legal and factual issues. Our lawyers are committed to explaining your options in simple terms and developing a practical strategy to achieve your goals.
Not all employment disputes have to end up in protracted litigation. Some matters can be resolved through internal discussions, settlement negotiations, administrative processes or well-crafted agreements. If court action is necessary, our attorneys can help you prepare and present your case. Acting fast may also help preserve emails, pay records, witness information, and other evidence that may prove important later.
The purpose of a consultation is to determine whether our firm is a good fit for your legal needs. Although we often discuss expected results and costs, our attorneys do not give legal advice unless and until you choose to retain us.
I am personally committed to ensuring that each one of our clients receives the highest level of client service from our team. Our mission is to provide excellent legal work in a cost-effective manner while maintaining open lines of communication between our clients and their attorneys. Many of our clients are going through difficult times in their lives when they reach out to us. They should feel comfortable leaning on the experience and knowledge of our attorneys as their counselors and advocates. We are here to help!

Many current and former Illinois employees have the right to access certain personnel files. Such records may contain documents used to make eligibility determinations for employment, promotion, discipline, termination, or compensation. Writing a request can also help create a clear record of what was asked for and when.
Final wages are generally to be paid no later than the next regularly-scheduled payday for the employee. Final pay may include unpaid wages, earned commissions, bonuses, and unused earned vacation time, depending on the circumstances and the employer’s policies. Disagreements may occur over the question of whether compensation was earned or how a written policy should be applied.
Generally, employers cannot punish an employee for reporting unlawful discrimination, participating in an investigation, or exercising other protected rights at work. Retaliation may include termination, demotion, reduction in hours, undesirable job assignments or other actions that negatively affect the employee.