Employment lawyers helping Chicagoland workers protect their rights
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Employment lawyers helping Chicagoland workers protect their rights
When pay, dignity or a job is at risk, clear legal guidance matters. Lopez & Sanchez LLP helps workers understand their options under Illinois and federal employment law.
Workplace problems we evaluate
Unpaid wages and overtime
Missing hours, off-the-clock work, improper deductions and overtime disputes.
Discrimination and harassment
Adverse treatment tied to a protected characteristic, hostile conduct and sexual harassment.
Retaliation and wrongful termination
Discipline or discharge after reporting misconduct, requesting protected leave or exercising workplace rights.
Protected leave and accommodations
Questions involving family or medical leave, pregnancy, disability and reasonable accommodations.
Worker classification
Independent-contractor classification, temporary labor and arrangements that may affect pay and protections.
Employment agreements
Review of severance, restrictive covenants and other documents before important decisions.
What to preserve before a legal review
- Pay stubs, schedules and your record of hours.
- Emails, texts, policies and written complaints.
- Performance reviews, discipline and termination documents.
- Witness names and a dated timeline.
Keep lawful copies of records you already have access to. Do not take confidential information you are not authorized to possess.
A practical path forward
- Tell us what happened. We identify the issue and important dates.
- Review the evidence. We examine records, communications and available options.
- Choose the next step. This may include advice, negotiation, an agency process or litigation when appropriate.
Reliable employment-law resources
Review information from the Illinois Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Labor and EEOC.
Serving workers across Chicagoland
We assist clients from Chicago, Elgin, Hanover Park, Streamwood, Bartlett, Schaumburg, South Elgin, Carpentersville, Aurora, St. Charles, Carol Stream and nearby communities.
Frequently asked questions
Can my employer retaliate because I reported a workplace problem?
Several laws prohibit retaliation for specific protected activity. Whether conduct is protected depends on the facts, so preserve the timeline and communications.
Should I sign a severance agreement immediately?
Signing can affect legal rights. Consider advice before accepting or rejecting an agreement.
Do you help Spanish-speaking workers?
Yes. Lopez & Sanchez LLP provides bilingual service.
Your work helped build your future. Protect it.
Tell us what is happening and let our team evaluate the next step.
General information only, not legal advice. Reading this page does not create an attorney-client relationship. Past outcomes do not guarantee future results.