Wrongful Termination

Chicago Metro, Illinois Wrongful Termination Attorney

Anyone can be fired from his or her job for any non-discriminatory reason. However, if you suspect wrongful termination based on discrimination or you are an employer accused of that practice, contact the Law Offices of Philip W. Collins III in Naperville, Illinois.

Wrongful Termination Based on Discrimination

Illinois is an "at will" employment state. If your performance is lacking, you received a bad review, or your boss simply does not like you, you can be summarily dismissed with no questions asked. However, if discrimination based on age, race, national origin, or disability was a factor in the firing, you can hold the employer accountable for wrongful termination.

Wrongful Termination from Retaliation

Employees aware of sexual harassment practices or their employer's illegal actions such as not paying sales tax have been victims of retaliatory discharges. Those supposed "whistle blowers" have been fired immediately. Others continued to work in an environment that became intentionally intolerable, resulting in their resignation. At the Law Offices of Philip W. Collins III, we represent those employees and ensure they are protected for doing the right thing.

Representing Employers in Wrongful Termination Claims

The act of an employer firing an employee is inherently filled with conflict. An employee who feels wronged by a termination will allege wrongful termination and seek legal representation. Our employment law practice includes advocacy for employers who are wrongfully accused of illegal firing practices. Not all terminations are wrongful. They can be based on budgetary issues or the performance of the employee. In those cases, the employer deserves protection from the disgruntled former staff member.

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For more information or to schedule an appointment with an experienced lawyer regarding a wrongful termination case, please contact us.