Employee-Side Employment Law Services in Chicago
Karlin Legal represents employees in Chicago and throughout Illinois. The right next step depends on what happened, when it happened, what the employer knew, and the records available. Select the issue that best fits your situation.
Wrongful Termination
A firing may raise legal concerns when it is connected to discrimination, retaliation, protected leave, whistleblowing, wage complaints, or another protected reason. Learn about wrongful termination claims →
Workplace Discrimination
Federal, Illinois, and local laws may protect employees from adverse treatment based on race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, religion, age, disability, and other protected characteristics. Learn about workplace discrimination →
Workplace Harassment
Not every unpleasant workplace is unlawful, but severe or pervasive conduct tied to a protected characteristic may create a hostile work environment. Learn about workplace harassment →
Sexual Harassment
Unwanted sexual comments, touching, messages, pressure for dates, quid pro quo demands, and other sex-based conduct may violate the law. Employer notice, the response, and retaliation can be important. Learn about sexual harassment claims →
Workplace Retaliation
Employees may have protection when they report discrimination, harassment, wage violations, leave problems, safety issues, or other suspected misconduct and then face punishment. Learn about workplace retaliation →
FMLA Leave and Disability Accommodations
Protected medical or family leave, disability accommodations, pregnancy-related adjustments, attendance penalties, reinstatement, and retaliation can overlap. Learn about leave and accommodation rights →
Wage and Hour Disputes
Unpaid overtime, off-the-clock work, minimum-wage violations, tip issues, misclassification, and unlawful deductions can deprive employees of compensation required by law. Learn about wage and hour disputes →
Severance Agreement Review
A severance agreement may waive valuable rights and include confidentiality, non-disparagement, restrictive-covenant, repayment, or cooperation terms. Review before signing can identify risks and negotiation options. Learn about severance agreement review →
Not Sure Which Issue Applies?
Employment disputes often involve more than one area of law. Preserve emails, texts, policies, evaluations, pay records, and a dated timeline, then request a focused review. Call (312) 870-0043 or contact Karlin Legal online.
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