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Chicago Employment Attorney

Workplace mistreatment in Chicago often damages your mental health and career goals. The team at Favaro & Gorman, Ltd. stands up to bosses to restore your professional standing.

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Protecting Employee Rights Throughout Chicago

 As top Chicago labor attorneys with almost forty years in practice, we provide the strong help needed to defend your rights under state laws.

Favaro & Gorman, Ltd. provides legal help to employees throughout the city. As leading Chicago employment lawyers, we work on protecting people from unfair treatment in small shops and large companies. Whether you have a problem in Chicago or a surrounding suburb, our firm offers the strong support you need to save your job.

Workplace Sexual Harassment

We hold employers across Illinois accountable for all forms of sexual harassment. Our team ensures that victims of unwelcome advances or suggestive environments have a powerful voice in seeking justice and maintaining a safe workplace.
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Workplace Discrimination

Our firm protects employees who have faced adverse treatment based on race, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. We are dedicated to ensuring that every worker in Illinois is judged solely on their professional merit.
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Wrongful Termination

If you were fired in violation of state or federal laws, our attorneys can help you hold your employer responsible. We investigate the circumstances of your discharge to determine if legal boundaries were crossed and pursue the compensation you deserve.
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Workplace Retaliation

You have a legal right to report discrimination or illegal practices without fear of reprisal. We advocate for employees facing demotions, harassment, or firing simply for standing up for what is right in the workplace.
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Whistleblower Claims

Employees who report corporate wrongdoing or safety violations are protected by specific statutes. We defend the rights of whistleblowers, ensuring they are shielded from retaliation and recognized for their integrity.
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Hostile Work Environment

When workplace conduct becomes severe or pervasive enough to disrupt your ability to perform your job, it may constitute a hostile work environment. We hold companies responsible for allowing discriminatory intimidation or ridicule to persist.
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Wage and Pay Disputes

We help Illinois workers collect unpaid wages, overtime, commissions, and benefits. If your employer has withheld earned compensation or violated pay statutes, our team fights to recover your full earnings plus applicable penalties.
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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Claims

We advocate for individuals who require reasonable accommodations or have faced discrimination due to a disability. Our team ensures that Illinois workplaces remain accessible and fair for all qualified employees.
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Workplace Negotiation and Mediation

Whenever possible, we strive to resolve disputes through effective negotiation and mediation. This approach allows many Illinois workers to reach a favorable resolution and avoid the time and stress of a lengthy courtroom battle.
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Severance and Separation Agreements

Before you sign away your rights, our legal team can review and negotiate your severance package. We ensure that Illinois employees secure fair terms and full compensation when transitioning away from a company.
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Non-Compete Agreements

We protect your right to work by reviewing and defending against overly restrictive non-compete covenants. Our attorneys handle everything from the initial drafting phase to litigation to ensure your professional mobility is not unfairly hindered.
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Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Our firm assists workers in navigating their rights to job-protected leave for medical or family reasons. We ensure employers comply with FMLA requirements and do not penalize you for taking necessary time off.
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Signs You Should Hire a Chicago Employment Lawyer

Too many people in Chicago wait to get legal help because they worry they lack proof or think their problem is small. But Illinois laws have fast deadlines for filing a claim. You should call our office if you are going through any of the following:

  • Payback at work: You were demoted, given a worse schedule, or left out of meetings right after you complained or came back from medical leave.
  • Getting fired for no reason: You lost your job out of nowhere, even though you always had great performance reviews.
  • Rushed paperwork: Your boss is bullying you to sign a severance deal or a non-compete contract right away.
  • Missing pay: You are working off the clock, or your boss says you don't get overtime pay even though you should.
  • Unprofessional behavior: People at work are saying or doing things that make it very hard for you to do your job.

Too many people in Chicago wait to get legal help because they worry they lack proof or think their problem is small. But Illinois laws have fast deadlines for filing a claim. You should call our office if you are going through any of the following:

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How Favaro & Gorman Fights for Chicago Workers

Handling tough work problems in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs needs a smart legal goal. With forty years of trial history, the employment lawyers at Favaro & Gorman, Ltd. truly look into your specific case. We change messy legal blocks into easy paths for success, ensuring your boss answers for their actions while we work on saving your job.

Protecting your work future in Chicago needs smart, efficient, and detailed help. Favaro & Gorman, Ltd. acts as your employment lawyer, turning complicated issues into clear wins. We care about your long-term career health, giving the ongoing support needed to get your life back

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Case Review

We meet with you to understand the details of your situation, evaluate your claims, and identify the strongest path forward.
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Evidence Gathering

Our attorneys carefully review contracts, policies, and communications to build the most compelling case possible.
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Strategic Action Planning

We develop a custom legal strategy tailored to your goals, whether that means negotiating a resolution or preparing for litigation.
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Negotiation & Litigation

We pursue favorable settlements through skilled mediation first. If a fair resolution is refused, our trial lawyers are ready to fight for you in Illinois state and federal courts.

Why Workers Choose Our Chicago Employment Attorneys

Decades of Proven Results

Since the late 1980s, Favaro & Gorman has represented thousands of Illinois workers and recovered millions on their behalf. Our attorneys bring over 100 years of combined experience to every case, enough to anticipate defense tactics before they happen.

A Worker-First Firm

We represent employees, not corporations. Every decision we make is guided by one priority: protecting your livelihood. That singular focus shapes how we build cases, negotiate settlements, and fight in court.

Direct Access to Your Lawyers

From your first call to final resolution, you work directly with our partners, not a paralegal, not a junior associate. You deserve experienced advocates who treat your case with the urgency it requires.

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Real Stories From Employees Across Illinois

If you are facing problems at work in Chicago or the surrounding suburbs, Favaro & Gorman, Ltd. is ready to stand up for you. As your dedicated Chicago employment lawyers, we focus on getting you the pay you earned and the fair results you need. Take a look at what other local employees say about our work by reading our recent client reviews. No matter what kind of trouble you are dealing with at the office, our firm is committed to righting the wrongs you faced and keeping your career on track.

"The staff and all the law partners made me feel very confident and secure during the process. I developed a professional connection with many of the lawyers and staff during the meticulous preparation that the firm provided before mediation and pending trial."
Bob, Automobile Sales

 Contact Our Chicago Legal Team To Save Your Career And Reputation

Your work history is a major life investment that deserves the best protection. By working with Favaro & Gorman, Ltd., you get a dedicated Chicago employment lawyer with the deep experience needed to solve serious workplace problems. We focus entirely on your professional recovery, providing the reliable advice required to move past these struggles. Contact Favaro & Gorman today to start your next chapter with complete peace of mind.

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