Employment Law
The rapidly expanding field of employment law is a broad area, including nearly all aspects of the employer/employee relationship. Employment terminations, workplace disputes and the complex and interrelated web of employment-related statutes and regulations can cause confusion and hardship for both individuals and employers alike. The attorneys in MM&R’s employment law practice group have the experience needed to advise and represent clients in a broad range of employment-related matters. Our attorneys work closely with clients and have successfully litigated employment cases in many areas, including:
- Wrongful/Retaliatory Discharge
- Discrimination and Harassment Based on Race, Sex, Age and Disability
- Hostile Work Environment
- Family Medical Leave Act
- Title VII and Civil Rights Act Litigation
- Employment Contract Disputes
- Noncompete and Nonsolicitation Agreements
- Workers’ Compensation
Our attorneys represent individuals and small, medium and large businesses before various administrative agencies and courts, including state and federal courts, the Illinois Human Rights Commission, the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Illinois Department of Human Rights, the United States District Courts and the United States Court of Appeals.
We routinely advise corporate clients on all aspects of employment law, including employer policy manuals, severance agreements, noncompete and nonsolicitation agreements, employment contracts, discrimination and harassment, workers’ compensation, the Family Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act and other state and federal laws.
Our attorneys have many years of experience in handling workers’ compensation claims. Our combined ability to handle nearly all legal aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including workers’ compensation claims, distinguishes MM&R from many other law firms.
