Labor and Employment Law

labor and employment law in illinois

Attorneys committed to enforcement of the law

Employment and labor law govern all aspects of the relationship between employers and employees. While many have been designed to protect the rights of the employees, these law maintain a balance of fairness and equity between employers and employees that is vital to the health of all businesses. They require attorneys to be knowledgeable about such issues as human resource guidelines, wage and hour statutes, occupational safety and health, workers compensation, and anti-discrimination and equal opportunity laws. 

Knowledgeable and experiences Illinois lawyers

At the Law Offices of Michael Lee Tinaglia, Ltd., our attorneys are available to provide assistance in employment and labor law, mediation, arbitration and courtroom litigation. We have a thorough understanding of Illinois and federal labor and employment laws - including Title VII of the Civil Rights Law of 1964, the Tart-Hartley Act, the Equal Pay Act (EPA) and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) - and handle a broad range of cases. Our firm represents clients in labor and employment law matters including:

  • Discrimination claims associated with national origin, religion, sex, age, or disability. 
  • Wage and hour disputes.
  • Harassment in the workplace. 
  • Workplace safety issues. 
  • Class action litigation.
  • Collective bargaining. 
  • Pension and salary negotiations.
  • Non-competition and non-disclosure agreements. 

Personalized attention

We are committed to ensuring that every client receives personalized attention, including regular updates regarding cases progress and options. While achieving a swift resolution is out goal whenever possible, our attorneys do not hesitate to take cases to court when a batter outcome can be achieved in that way. Our law firm has 36 years of experience representing clients in employment and labor law issues. 

Vigorous representation for employees in Illinois

No one has the right to harass you at your place of work or deny you access to employee benefits. The attorneys at the Law Offices of Michael Lee Tinaglia, Ltd. are here to provide guidance and to protect the rights of workers from abusive colleagues or opportunistic management.  We have extensive knowledge of Illinois and federal labor and employment laws and are committed to providing prompt legal advice in all employment-related issues. With more than 36 years of experience, our lawyers have earned an excellent reputation for the day-to-day compliance counseling we provide and for our work in settlement negotiations, mediation, arbitration and court trials. 

Standing up for your rights

At the Law Offices of Michael Lee Tinaglia, Ltd. we understand that employees are often hesitant to take on the burden of suing their employers or fearful of standing up for their wage and hour rights, particularly when the employer is a large corporation. Our attorneys support you through the stress of the situation to help you receive the justice you deserve. We have handled all kinds of labor and employment law issues including:  

  • Human resource policies
  • Employee manuals
  • Hostile negotiations
  • Unfair labor practices
  • Collective bargaining
  • Non-compete agreements
  • Employment contracts
  • Workplace violence
  • Class Action defense
  • Employee privacy rights
  • Labor relations
  • Wage and hour laws
  • Occupational safety hazards
  • Health care
  • Workers compensation laws
  • Equality-based laws
  • Equal opportunity laws
  • Sexual harassment 

Contact knowledgeable labor lawyers.

If you think you may have a labor or employment legal case, call the Law Offices of Michael Lee Tinaglia, Ltd. at (847) 692-0421 or contact us online to discuss your options. We believe that every client - no matter how complex the case - should receive personalized attention, including regular updates regarding case process and options.