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Waukegan Employment Law Attorney

Workplace disputes can affect your income, career, and peace of mind. Whether you are dealing with discrimination, unpaid wages, wrongful termination concerns, retaliation, or another employment issue, our Waukegan employment law attorneys can help you understand your options and determine your next steps.
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Your Rights in the Illinois Workplace: How to Protect Them

Employment disputes can be fast-paced and complex due to state and federal law. Illinois workers are protected from discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wages, leave and other workplace issues. For example, the Illinois Human Rights Act prohibits employment discrimination based upon protected characteristics . “The Act applies to decisions about hiring, firing, pay, promotions, discipline, job assignments and other terms of employment .” An important first step is to know what laws apply if you feel you have been treated unlawfully by your employer.

Pay, Leave and Termination Disputes in Employment

Not every employment dispute is about discrimination. Employees also may experience problems with unpaid wages, improper paycheck deductions, unpaid commissions, final pay disputes, leave issues or questions about termination. Illinois has a Wage Payment and Collection Act which sets out the timing of when wages are due and limits certain deductions from wages and final compensation. Illinois also has several laws that govern employee leave rights including the Paid Leave for All Workers Act. Reviewing employment agreements, policies, emails, pay records and other documentation can be critical, because the right approach depends on the facts of the situation.

How O'Flaherty Law Can Help You

At O'Flaherty Law, we believe that clients should know their legal rights and the practical options available to them. Our attorneys can help with review of workplace disputes, employment agreements, wage issues, discrimination or retaliation claims, and other employment-related matters. We focus on straightforward communication and practical strategies that are relevant to your specific situation and goals. Our Waukegan employment law attorneys can assist you in understanding whether a dispute can be resolved through negotiation or if a more formal legal process is required.

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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.

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33 N. County St., Ste. 505
Waukegan, IL 60085

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Monday
9:00am - 6:00pm
Tuesday
9:00am - 6:00pm
Wednesday
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Thursday
9:00am - 6:00pm
Friday
9:00am - 6:00pm
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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!

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