Labor laws protect employees from unfair treatment in the workplace. Disparti Law Group is Chicago’s largest personal injury law firm. To learn what your options are after a wrongful termination, demotion, or other misconduct, meet with our Cook County, IL employment discrimination lawyer. Our legal team knows how to win.
Employment Discrimination Lawyer Cook County, IL
Employment discrimination occurs when decisions are made to hire, promote, or terminate based on a protected class. It is against state and federal laws for employers to discriminate based on your:
- Race or ethnicity
- Sexual orientation, gender identity, or pregnancy
- Age
- Religion
- Disability
- National origin
Sometimes discrimination is obvious, like not improving office accessibility or providing reasonable accommodations for a handicapped employee. Other cases are less obvious or not easily uncovered, such as paying female employees a lower salary than males hired to perform the same job duties.
If you suspect you or a colleague is being discriminated against, file a report with your manager and with Human Resources. Collect as much documentation as possible, including emails, texts, and witness statements. Our Cook County employment discrimination lawyer will listen to your story, review your evidence, and advise whether or not you have a valid case. Depending on the circumstances of the discrimination you suffered, we may file complaints with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Illinois Department of Human Rights. These organizations will investigate the allegations, including the case our attorney presents. If they find your employer to be at fault, attempts will be made to reconcile.
The outcome of a successful employment discrimination case can result in you:
- Being reinstated to your previous role if you were wrongfully terminated or demoted.
- Collecting compensation for back pay, expenses related to searching for a new job, and/or emotional distress.
- Getting the accommodations you need to perform your job duties properly.
Your employer will also be ordered to pay any legal fees you incurred while pursuing justice.
Why Experience Matters In Employment Discrimination Cases
You are likely not the only employee being discriminated against. By standing up for your rights, you are also taking steps to prevent workplace misconduct in the future. Your employer may be forced to update policies and conduct further training to eliminate discriminatory practices. All of these outcomes are good things, but your employer may not see it that way. Unfortunately, it is common for reporters to experience retaliation. Our attorney will make sure that doesn’t happen and make sure you understand exactly what to do if you are mistreated.
Our team of attorneys has proudly been named one of the Most Influential Law Firms in America. We are dedicated to client advocacy, and this commitment is underscored in the key differentiating factors that make our lawyers trusted by workers in the Windy City.
- We have recovered over $2 billion in settlements and verdicts for our clients.
- Founder and attorney Larry Disparti has been featured on CNN, FoxNews, and other major media outlets as a thought leader for personal injury law.
- Our firm employs 30 attorneys and over 100 staff members, each bringing broad knowledge and experience to every case we take on.
- We have served Chicago and the surrounding areas for over 20 years, amassing thousands of 5-star client reviews.
Don’t let discrimination go unchecked. Let our Cook County employment discrimination lawyer help you get your voice heard. Reach out to our office today to schedule a free and confidential consultation. We don’t charge legal fees unless we win your case, and there is no risk in seeking trustworthy legal guidance. Put our team at Disparti Law Firm to work for you.
