Illinois Wrongful Termination Attorneys

Losing a job can be an incredibly stressful experience. However, being wrongfully terminated adds complicated emotions such as anger, betrayal, injustice, and contempt to an already-challenging situation.

Illinois operates under the "employment at-will" principle, allowing employers or employees to legally end the employment relationship for any reason or no reason at all. Unfortunately, this means that employers can sometimes act unfairly, unethically, or unjustly when terminating an employee. However, state and federal laws protect employees from being fired for certain reasons, providing grounds for wrongful termination claims or lawsuits against employers.

We fight for the rights of Unfairly Discharged Employees

If you have been wrongfully terminated, the legal team at Weiler Law PLLC is here to help you understand your rights and represent you in protecting them.

Our services include:

• Determining if you have an actionable claim and guiding you through the litigation process
• Providing aggressive representation in court
• Asserting your claim if you were terminated in retaliation for reporting misconduct
• Supporting you if you reported sexual harassment or rejected advances from a manager
• Helping if you took or requested family leave covered by the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Representing you if you were discriminated against based on age, sex, race, or another legally protected characteristic

Not all unfair terminations warrant a lawsuit, so seeking legal advice is crucial if you have concerns about your termination.

Contact Weiler Law PLLC to schedule a consultation with one of our experienced attorneys. We are available to answer your questions and assist you in developing a strategy to resolve the issue. Don't just take our word for it – read our client reviews to learn more about our dedicated representation.

What Qualifies as Wrongful Termination?

The following situations may serve as grounds for a wrongful termination claim:

1. Discrimination: Firing an employee based on discriminatory factors such as sex, race, age, religion, disability, or national origin.
2. Medical Condition: Termination based on a medical condition, including pregnancy, is unlawful. Taking medical leave in compliance with the Family and Medical Leave Act is also protected.
3. Performance of Legal Rights or Public Policy Issues: Employees cannot be fired for exercising their rights, such as joining a union, filing a workers' compensation claim, reporting safety violations, fulfilling jury duty obligations, or engaging in public service activities.
4. Contractual Rights & Policy Issues: Employers cannot violate the terms of a written contract or policies outlined in an employee manual or handbook, including employment duration or termination procedures.

Call a Wrongful Termination Lawyer in Illinois (312) 313-0202 

While Illinois follows the at-will employment doctrine, allowing employment to be terminated at any time with or without cause, there are exceptions to this rule. In cases of unlawful termination, employees have the right to pursue legal action against their employers for wrongful termination.