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 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.
Attorney Referrals of the NWSBA - The Northwest Suburban Bar Association (NWSBA) in Palatine, IL, sponsors an Attorney Referral Service (ARS) to help individuals and businesses find an attorney serving the northwest suburbs of Chicago, Illinois. The NWSBA Attorney Referral Service (ARS) in Palatine, IL, has a list of 35 different major areas of legal practice. Additional subcategories can be found under the main categories. Attorneys serve on panels depending on their experience and areas of concentration. In exchange for a $25 consultation fee, you will be connected with a local attorney for a 30 minute consultation at no additional charge.