Chicago Employment Issues Attorneys
At Business Law Group, we understand that employment issues are among the most complicated legally and financially to both the employer and the employee. From the intricacies of workplace policy development to harassment complaints, responding to employment issues demands not only a depth of knowledge of Illinois employment laws but also very keen awareness of the needs of the parties involved. As the “Chicago Business Lawyers®,” we aggressively represent employers and employees with a very balanced approach in metropolitan Chicago. We focus on heading off potential disputes before they escalate into serious problems while protecting our clients’ rights. Turn to our accomplished lawyers whether you are an employer with the goal of developing a compliant set of workplace policies or an employee being treated unfairly at work.
About The Business Law Group
The Business Law Group is headed by its founding attorney Ryan Van Osdol, and it is a law firm committed and dedicated to providing strong legal support and protection for employment-related matters. Mr. Van Osdol has been included as an Illinois Super Lawyers Rising Star for eight years in a row. Our mission is to provide proactive and strategic legal services that deliver to businesses and individuals legal compliance in employment matters, preventing disputes, and fairly resolving conflicts. Whether you are an employer or an employee, we shall handle your case with a similar degree of dedication and focus on results that preserve your rights and interests.
How We Work
We treat employment matters with a wide scope as we provide representation to employers and employees throughout various legal areas:. Strategic counsel is provided to help employers institute workplace policies that comply with Illinois and federal employment laws while limiting the potential for dispute. We give employees the legal muscle to defend their workplace rights and to ensure rough edges are ironed out. We believe in ‘pre-solving’—trying to prevent conflicts rather than resolve them. We provide ongoing legal services in the form of our General Counsel Package, which makes legal counseling available all the time to businesses at a single monthly fee. This helps an employer make employment-related decisions without worrying about fluctuating legal expenses.
Employment Issues Legal Services
Employment issues are common within any workplace, and the manner in which they are approached determines a healthy work environment and the protection of legal rights. At Business Law Group, we represent both employers and employees on all aspects of employment law. Our lawyers are dedicated to providing preventative, strategic legal advice that avoids disputes and ensures parties are treated fairly under the law. Whether facing wage and hour disputes, discrimination claims, or contract negotiations, we are here and ready to provide support necessary for the resolution of such issues efficiently.
Employer Representation
The effective management of employment issues requires an employer to be very proactive, continuously adhering to evolving employment laws. At Business Law Group, we give employers comprehensive legal services that protect their business from costly disputes while promoting a positive work environment.
Workplace Policies And Handbooks
One of the most effective ways to prevent employment disputes is to establish clear, well-drafted workplace policies and employee handbooks. Such documents establish the benchmarks for behavior, state the rights and duties of an employee, and protect both the state and federal employment laws. At Business Law Group we are here to serve your company and draft, review, or update, as the case may be, policies that match the needs of your business. We aim to help you reduce disputes through the development of clear, enforceable policies that will protect your business and your employees.
Hiring And Termination Practices
Hiring and firing are also two areas with severe legal implications that must be in compliance with Illinois laws regarding employment contracts, termination, and layoff. Our Business Law Group can provide the best practices for employers regarding hiring, discipline, and termination so that decisions are made lawfully and according to the anti-discrimination statutes. We help you navigate these processes while minimizing the risk of wrongful termination claims and other disputes.
Wage And Hour Compliance
Laws mandate that employers must maintain compliant payroll practices with respect to the Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). An important part of this compliance is maintaining a correct classification of employees, overtime payment, and minimum wage requirements. We work with employers to assure full compliance with wage and hour laws so that businesses are not at risk of litigation and penalties. We also help companies conduct a legal review of their current payroll policy to ensure that any discrepancies are found and corrected well in time before they become a major problem.
Employee Misconduct And Disciplinary Incidents
The process of dealing with employee wrongdoing is delicate. Poor handling of this process might result in an employer ending up in courts of law with various claims. We give advice on paper about how to document disciplinary actions in a professional and legally safe manner. Our team will guide and partner with employers to handle employee misconduct cases compliantly with Illinois employment laws and minimization of risk associated with disputes and litigation.
Compliance With Anti-Discrimination Laws
Obligation to maintain adherence to anti-discrimination laws sets the foundation for a fair and legally compliant active workplace. We assist employers in ensuring their hiring, promotion, and termination practices are in compliance with the Illinois Human Rights Act and the variety of anti-discrimination laws under the guideline from this government, which is Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. Through the implementation of proactive compliance measures, we assist businesses in avoiding claims of discrimination and the negative impact that breeds in the workplace.
It is crucial that employers familiarize their binding employees and management teams with all issues involving employment law covering harassment prevention, anti-discrimination, wage, and hour compliance. Business Law Group provides periodic training programs to binding employers and management teams to keep them effectively informed about their workplace policies and legal responsibilities.
Employee Representation
Employment disputes can be overwhelming in the life of an employee, more so if the rights of an employee are compromised. Business Law Group is the law firm that offers adequate protection in addressing various workplace violations to ensure that employees receive their deserved compensation and justice.
Every employee deserves to work upon conditions that are safe and just. At Business Law Group, we recognize the rights of employees under Illinois and federal employment laws, and among other things, these rights encompass repost against discrimination, harassment, and wage theft. We provide employees with the legal backup they require to fight for these rights and a receipt against employers when violations occur.
Employment Agreements And Negotiations
Employment agreements are often more dissipated with technical terms that an employee under an agreement will have an implication on their rights and future opportunities. We support employees in various reviews and negotiations of different employment agreements that comprise but are not limited to, non-compete and confidentiality clauses as well as severance packages. Our goal is to see to it that the employee very well understands every bit of the agreement and gets the most reasonable terms possible to cater to their interest.
Workplace Harassment And Discrimination Claims
Harassment and discrimination are practices that have no room in workplaces. If an employee suffers such infringement of their rights, they deserve justice. At Business Law Group, we help employees file claims for harassment and discrimination in the workplace based on protected categories that include race, gender, age, or disability. Our work is to make employers bear responsibility for violation of anti-discrimination laws, among which are the Illinois Human Rights Act and federal, as well as state, decrees, by securing compensation for the harm.
Wage And Hour
Wage and hour claims and wage theft, overtime, and misclassification by an independent contractor are common issues we see. We represent employees to get them what they should be paid under the Illinois Wage Payment and Collections Act and the Fair Labor Standards Act, and we want to ensure their employers are complying with the law.
Retaliation
An employee reporting a violation in the workplace, to any extent, should in no way be retaliated against by his or her employer. We represent employees and former employees who have been retaliated against for reporting discrimination, wage theft, or for working in an unsafe working environment. Our firm protects employees’ rights under Illinois whistleblower and federal statutes by helping them seek compensation for any harm caused by retaliatory actions.
Contact Our Chicago Employment Issues Attorneys For Legal Help
Business Law Group, is committed to effective solutions in the laws that regulate labor matters. Whether you are an employer looking forward to securing your business or an aggrieved employee facing workplace injustices, our professional attorneys are all you need to get help with these issues. Contact our Chicago employment issues attorneys at Business Law Group by calling 224-353-6498 to receive your free consultation.
