Top 8 Reasons Why Employment Lawyers Decline Cases
Following a client’s free consultation, our team takes the time to evaluate your employment case to determine whether we can represent you. During this process, we take a close look at the specific laws relevant to your case as well as review the important...
Chicago Tip Credit Phases Out Starting July 1, 2024 | “One Fair Wage” Ordinance
The minimum wage in the U.S. first emerged in 1938 when Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Fair Labor Standards Act into law. While minimum wage is an important cornerstone of fair labor laws, loopholes still exist for employees who receive tips. By applying tip credit,...
Understanding Your Garrity Rights | Internal Investigations, OPR, and More
If you are a public employee, meaning the government is your employer, you are afforded certain rights for that very reason. Garrity is one of the most important of those rights if you are ever questioned by your employer regarding criminal conduct. Many people,...
Unsafe Work Conditions | Security Sergeant Wrongfully Terminated for Not Responding to Bomb Threat
Some jobs are more dangerous than others. However, regardless of the type of work, you agree to the risks that may or may not be associated with accepting that position. As a long-time security sergeant of the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDOA), Chris Logan knew...