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Employment Law

Trial lawyers at Figliulo & Silverman have represented many clients in employment related matters, including both individuals and businesses, in a wide range of circumstances. The services have ranged from general counseling, such as drafting employee handbooks, policies and procedures, to prosecuting and defending claims, including significant experience enforcing and challenging restrictive covenants.

Our lawyers have extensive experience in prosecuting and defending discrimination claims in federal district court, and before the EEOC, the Illinois Department of Human Rights, the Cook County Commission on Human Rights, and the Chicago Commission of Human Relations.

Recent employment matters include the following:

:: Obtaining summary judgment in favor of an employer accused of sexual harassment and retaliation.

:: Obtaining dismissal of an action brought by former employee under Title VII as a sanction for her abuse of the legal system.

:: Obtaining judgment on a jury verdict against an agent responsible for stolen jewelry.

:: Prosecuting a pregnancy discrimination claim on behalf of an employee, which resulted in a favorable settlement.

:: Negotiating employment agreements in connection with acquisition of a business in which bonuses may exceed $20 million.

:: Negotiating employment agreements for and counseling with a team of employees hired by a competing institution.

:: Obtaining an order of replevin without notice against a former employee accused of theft.

:: Defending an employer accused of race discrimination and retaliation and seeking punitive damages, which resulted in a $5,000 settlement.

:: Prosecuting a claim of discrimination based on religion that resulted in a settlement for more than 5 years pay.

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