Chicago Employment Dispute Resolution Lawyers

Employers and small businesses often need a Chicago employment law firm to help them resolve disputed issues. At Goldman & Ehrlich, we handle disputes that arise over numerous types of employment issues, such as:

Many contract disputes can be avoided by reviewing the contract with an employment law attorney in Chicago prior to issuing the contract if you are a small business employer, or prior to signing the contract if you are an employee. Ambiguities or lack of foresight about the nature of the agreement can lock you into a contract that goes against your wishes.

A strong contract affords employees a wider scope of workers' rights. With our counsel, we can help you negotiate your contract to provide stronger job security and to protect your rights against discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation and wrongful termination, among other matters.

For employers, we draft and review contracts to avoid limiting your abilities to terminate workers when necessary. We also may be able to revise proposed agreements in a way to recoup or limit the amount of severance to be paid in certain situations.

When an employee accepts a non-compete agreement as terms for employment, he or she may need to be willing to look for a job elsewhere or wait out the time stipulation when changing jobs. As an employer or an employee, you need to know whether the covenant not to compete will be enforceable in court.  The best time to negotiate a contract is before — not after — you sign it.

Chicago employment dispute resolution alternatives

A Chicago employment dispute can frequently be resolved through a negotiated settlement, arbitration, or mediation.  Both parties may find a compromise preferable to going to trial.  We have experience in each of these areas.

Compared with litigation, employment mediation offers distinct advantages — less time and expense.  Mediation is conducted in an informal setting, which allows parties to determine their own outcome.  Arbitration is another option, and despite the fact that arbitration procedure is more structured and the resolution may be binding, it is also generally more expedient and might be less costly than litigation.

However, litigation may be the only way to settle matters when controversy is excessive.  Some laws allow you to seek reimbursement for the legal fees you have incurred.

Employment law firms in Chicago can make a difference

When dealing with federal employment law, law firms frequently represent government employees before various government agencies.  Having an experienced Chicago federal employment attorney at your side who knows the laws that apply to your case and the legal forum or procedures involved can prove invaluable and make a considerable difference in the outcome.

Contact us about your employment concerns

Call 312-445-9135 today or contact Goldman & Ehrlich online.