Advocating For Your Employee Rights
The attorneys at the law firm of Costigan & Wollrab, P.C., will protect your employee rights. We care about you and how you are being treated at work. Workplace harassment and discrimination are more common than you think. It is important to understand your rights and what action you can take if you are being mistreated by your employer.
Mistreatment At Work Comes In Many Forms
Our lawyers understand employment law matters and what action can be taken against your employer for violating your rights. We will be a strong advocate to stop the abuse and to hold your employer accountable for its actions.
We represent employees in Bloomington and throughout central Illinois who have been victims of:
- Harassment
- Discrimination
- Whistleblower protection violations
- Wrongful termination
Employees are protected from being harassed or discriminated against because of their race, color, religion, national origin, disability, gender, age or sexual orientation. Legal action may be possible if your rights have been violated in the workplace.
An employee may have a claim for wrongful termination if they were fired for refusing to do something that they knew would violate the law or a regulation. An employee may also have a claim if they were fired for complaining about unlawful conduct in the workplace. For example, complaining about an employer’s refusal to pay overtime or pointing out safety violations.
Why You Need Aggressive Representation
You do not have to put up with being mistreated at work. We will protect your rights and provide aggressive representation from the minute we take your case. You will receive personal attention and guidance throughout your case, and you can trust that you are getting the best representation possible at our firm.
Employment Law FAQs
Employment law is a complex legal area. It can be difficult to determine whether actions taken by an employer are in violation of employee rights. The following are some of the frequently asked questions the attorneys at the law firm of Costigan & Wollrab, P.C., encounter. Of course, everyone’s situation is different and nothing can replace the personalized advice you can receive from a qualified lawyer. To schedule an initial consultation at our law offices in Bloomington, call us at 309-808-6067.
There are numerous protections provided to employees by state and federal law. If your employer illegally retaliates against you, you may be eligible to recover compensation. However, not every negative action in the workplace may be considered illegal. In many cases, you will have to first report the suspected illegal behavior to a supervisor or a human resources director before you can take legal action. Our attorneys can let you know what the proper process is and what the best option is for protecting your rights.
According to the law, employers must make “reasonable accommodations” for disabled employees. What is considered reasonable varies from industry to industry and profession to profession. We can help determine whether your employer is being reasonable or unreasonable if you are seeking a disability accommodation.
There are distinct differences between employees who are paid an hourly wage and those who receive a salary. One of the biggest differences is that hourly employees are entitled to overtime pay after working a certain amount of hours in a week, while salaried employees are generally not entitled to overtime.
Employers may attempt to classify workers who should be paid hourly as salaried in an effort to avoid paying overtime. Employers may also illegally classify workers as “independent contractors” instead of hourly employees in an effort to reduce the amount of compensation to which an employee is entitled. We understand the law and how workers should be classified based on their job duties.
Illinois is an at-will employment state. Essentially, this means that an employer may fire an employee at any time for any reason, or for no reason at all. However, if the termination was based on illegal reason, such as an employee’s race or because the employee reported illegal activity in the workplace, it is considered to be wrongful termination and the employer may be held liable.
Contact Us With Your Employment Law Questions
If you believe that your employee rights have been violated, we can help answer your questions and determine whether you have a strong case against your employer. Call us at 309-808-6067 or send us an email to schedule an initial consultation.