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Workplace Discrimination?
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No one should face discrimination at work โ€” but it happens every day in Chicago workplaces. Our employment discrimination attorneys hold employers accountable for illegal treatment and fight for the compensation, dignity, and justice you deserve.

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Federal and Illinois Discrimination Law โ€” Comprehensive Protection

Workers in Chicago are protected by powerful federal laws โ€” Title VII, the ADA, the ADEA, and others โ€” as well as the Illinois Human Rights Act, which in many cases provides broader protection than federal law. Together, these laws prohibit discrimination based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, military status, and more. Our Chicago employment discrimination attorneys are experts in both federal and Illinois law and pursue every available claim.

Types of Workplace Discrimination We Fight

Discrimination takes many forms โ€” from outright termination to subtle patterns of treatment. Harassment creating a hostile work environment, discriminatory pay, failure to promote, exclusion from opportunities, and differential disciplinary treatment are all actionable. Our attorneys investigate your workplace situation thoroughly, gather evidence, and build the strongest possible case against your employer.

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Discrimination Cases We Handle

Our network of Chicago attorneys handles every variation of this case type. Call now or submit below for a free case review.

Race & Color Discrimination

Hostile treatment, termination, or unequal opportunity based on race or skin color.

Sex & Gender Discrimination

Unequal pay, promotion barriers, and discriminatory treatment based on sex or gender.

Sexual Harassment

Quid pro quo and hostile work environment sexual harassment claims.

Age Discrimination (ADEA)

Workers 40 and older protected from discrimination based on age in hiring, pay, and termination.

Disability Discrimination (ADA)

Failure to accommodate disabilities and discriminatory treatment of disabled workers.

Pregnancy Discrimination

Adverse treatment of pregnant employees or those returning from maternity leave.

National Origin & Religion

Discrimination based on where you're from or your religious beliefs and practices.

LGBTQ+ Discrimination

Sexual orientation and gender identity discrimination โ€” protected under Title VII and Illinois law.

Compensation You May Be Entitled To

Our attorneys fight for every category of damages available under Illinois law. Don't settle for less than you deserve.

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Back pay and lost benefits
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Compensatory damages for emotional distress
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Punitive damages against employers
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Reinstatement or front pay
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Policy changes at the employer
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Attorney's fees recoverable under federal and state law

Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to the most common questions about your case โ€” then call us for a free, personalized consultation.

Discrimination is adverse action โ€” termination, demotion, pay cut โ€” based on a protected characteristic. Harassment is unwelcome conduct based on a protected characteristic that creates a hostile, intimidating, or abusive work environment. Both are illegal, and both are handled by our employment attorneys.
It depends on the type of claim and your employer. For federal claims, you must generally file a charge with the EEOC before suing. Internal HR complaints can be important evidence but are not always legally required before filing with the EEOC. Contact an attorney immediately to understand your options and deadlines.
For federal claims, you generally must file an EEOC charge within 300 days of the discriminatory act. Illinois Human Rights Act charges must also be filed within 300 days. These deadlines are strict โ€” missing them permanently bars your claim. Contact an attorney today.
Subtle discrimination is just as illegal as overt discrimination and is often proven through patterns of treatment, statistical evidence, and comparative analysis. Our attorneys are skilled at uncovering and documenting patterns of discriminatory treatment that establish a compelling case even without a smoking-gun statement.

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