Employees have certain rights under federal and state laws. Employers, for instance, cannot discriminate on the basis of many factors including race, religion or national origin.
Employers can also be liable for subjecting employees to a hostile work environment or sexual harassment. Employers must follow certain laws pertaining to wages and payment, including payment for overtime.
Employment lawyers in Kane County, Illinois typically represent employees who have been treated unfairly or wrongly by their employers and seek to be compensated.
The NELA strives toward a world where employees are paid a living wage, that is free of employment discrimination, harassment or wrongful termination.
Lawyer Referral Service in Kane County, IL - The Kane County Bar Association ("KCBA") sponsors a lawyer referral service that helps the public find an attorney in St. Charles, IL, and throughout Kane County. The service can be found on the Kane County Bar Association's website at www.kanecountybar.org. When you visit the website you can select from several options and search criteria including area of practice, location, years of practice, and language requirements. The search will return a list of attorneys who meet those search criteria.