Chicago Employer And Employee Rights Attorneys

At Business Law Group, we understand that employment law disputes can have a very wide-ranging impact on both businesses and employees alike. The confluence of rights between employer and employee requires sharp legal acumen, proactive strategies, and the protection of your interests. If you are either an employer defending a claim or an employee seeking justice, you want aggressive and experienced legal representation by your side.

As “The Chicago Business Lawyers®,” we are very proud to offer comprehensive legal services for businesses and individuals across the greater Chicago area. Our approach shall be based on delivering quality legal representation and safeguarding the rights of our clients while trying to promote positive workplace relations.

About Business Law Group

Business Law Group, was established by Ryan Van Osdol, an accomplished attorney who has built his career based on years of high-quality practice in business and employment law. Mr. Van Osdol has been named an Illinois Rising Star for the past eight years by Super Lawyers, for maintaining a leading edge in providing an effective system of legal representation. Our firm is dedicated to offering cost-effective and result-driven solutions aimed at helping businesses overcome legal obligations and protect them from claims while representing employees in cases involving discrimination, wrongful termination, wage disputes, and many other various claims. We are always ready to walk our clients through any process, making sure their legal requirements are met with professionalism and precision.

Our Approach

At Business Law Group, we appreciate a proactive and strategic approach toward employment law. Our purpose for employers is to protect your business from costly litigation by ensuring compliance with the employment laws, defending against groundless claims, and mitigating risks. To our employees, we are devoted to making your employers responsible for the violations of your rights within the workplace. We design our strategies based on the needs of each client, making sure that we handle their particular legal challenges while protecting their long-term interests. Also, there is a General Counsel Package for businesses and individuals to have legal advice through ongoing consultation at a flat monthly rate, thereby enabling them to get access to regular legal support without the stress of uncertain costs.

Employer Rights And Defense

Your very reputation, business operations, and profitability are at stake if employment law claims come knocking. At Business Law Group, our attorneys proudly deliver comprehensive legal representation designed to protect your business from the ruinous effects that the litigation process can have on it. We’ve got years of experience defending employers against discrimination claims, wrongful termination, wage and hour disputes, and more. Our approach is to take every possible preventative measure while ensuring that your business complies with Illinois employment laws and defending your rights and interests in court when appropriate.

Defense Against Discrimination And Harassment Claims

Discrimination and harassment claims can be very serious for businesses, both legally and reputationally. At Business Law Group, we defend employers against charges of race, gender, age, and disability discrimination, among others, under the Illinois Human Rights Act (775 ILCS 5/). Our lawyers will spare no effort in investigating the claims, gathering evidence, and mounting a vigorous defense that clears your business of liability. We also assist employers in drafting workplace policies that protect against discrimination and harassment to provide a safe and compliant work environment.

Wrongful Termination Defense

Wrongful termination suits are always a challenge to any employer, as they frequently involve allegations of retaliation, discrimination, or breach of contract. Our firm represents employers accused of wrongfully terminating an employee by carefully reviewing the facts and circumstances surrounding a discharge and determining whether there are legal defenses to the claim, including employee misconduct or poor performance, and whether there are valid contract terms. Our commitment will be to ensure that your business is protected from unwarranted claims and that your decisions to terminate an employee are legally sound.

Wage And Hour Dispute Defense

Wage and hour disputes, such as those involving unpaid overtime or minimum wage and employee misclassification, can saddle businesses with substantial liability. Through Business Law Group, we defend employers against wage and hour claims under the Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act, 820 ILCS 115/, and federal labor laws. Our lawyers will help your business navigate the complex system of wage and hour regulations to ensure that your payroll practices are updated to match existing law while also representing your business if claims of wage violations are filed against it.

Disputes Arising Out Of Employment Contracts

An employment contract is a necessity that protects both employers and employees. However, disputes over contract terms, non-compete agreements, confidentiality clauses, and severance agreements can and do arise. Our firm represents employers in employment contract disputes to ensure your contractual rights are enforced, and your business is protected against breaches of contract. We will advise on the drafting of enforceable contracts and on the resolution of disputes through negotiation or litigation.

Workplace Investigations And Compliance

When allegations of misconduct or employment-law violations are made, an internal workplace investigation is usually called for. We assist employers in the conduct of fair and lawful investigations to resolve any problems before they turn into lawsuits. Also, state and federal employment laws are followed through the drafting of policy statements, employee handbooks, and training programs reducing the risk of litigation for business owners.

Employee Rights And Plaintiff Representation

At Business Law Group, we take the view that every single employee is entitled to work in a safe, fair environment. When employers violate your rights, we are here for you. Our lawyers represent employees in cases of discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, and wage violation claims, among many others. We understand just how overwhelming taking action against an employer can be, but our firm is committed to protecting your rights and ensuring that you receive due compensation and justice.

Pursuing Discrimination And Harassment Claims

The workplace should be free from discrimination and harassment. These are degrading practices that are considered unlawful under both Illinois and federal law, including the Illinois Human Rights Act and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. If you have been discriminated against or harassed based on your race, gender, age, disability, or any other protected status, let Business Law Group help you pursue your claims against your employer. We take you through the litigation process, right from filing a complaint with the Illinois Department of Human Rights to representing you inside a courtroom. The main goal is to hold employers liable for creating this hostile work environment and to secure compensation for the harm you have had to endure.

Wrongful Termination Claims

If you believe that you have been wrongfully terminated from your employment, whether by way of retaliation, discrimination, or breach of contract, our attorneys will help you pursue a claim against your employer. We will investigate the circumstances of your termination, gather evidence to support your claim and work tirelessly to secure compensation for lost wages, benefits, and emotional distress. Our firm is dedicated to helping wrongfully terminated employees fight for justice and holding employers accountable.

Wage And Hour Claims

Wage theft and wage/hour violation are major issues that too many employees have to contend with. Whether you have not been paid for overtime, received less than minimum wage, or are misclassified as an independent contractor, Business Law Group is here to fight for your rights. We represent employees in wage and hour disputes under the FLSA and the Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act to make sure you are paid wages properly.

Disputes Relating To Employment Contracts

Employment contracts protect your rights as an employee but can often lead to disputes related to severance agreements, non-compete clauses, breaches of confidentiality agreements, and the like. If your employer has violated the terms of your employment contract, we can help you file a claim to compel your employer to abide by your rights and to recover the compensation to which you are entitled. Our attorneys are trained in both the negotiation and litigation of disputes over employment contracts and will diligently protect your rights from the beginning until the end.

Retaliation Claims

Retaliation occurs when an employer takes adverse action against an employee who reports workplace violations, which may involve discrimination, harassment, or wage theft. Retaliation is also prohibited under the Illinois Whistleblower Act, 740 ILCS 174/, among other state and federal employment laws. In case you have faced retaliation, we will help you pursue a claim against your employer in order for them to be held liable for their actions, which are against the law.

Contact Our Chicago Employment Law Attorneys For Extraordinary Legal Services

Business Law Group, strongly advocates on behalf of either employers or employees in their employment law disputes. Whether you are an employer seeking to fight off a claim or an employee trying to establish your case and seeking justice, our well-experienced attorneys stand ready to assist. Contact our Chicago employment law attorneys at Business Law Group by calling 224-353-6498 to receive your free consultation. Let us be your guide in making sure that your rights are protected and that you handle employment law issues with confidence.