Illinois is an at-will employment state — but that doesn't mean employers can fire you for any reason. Termination based on discrimination, retaliation, or violation of public policy is illegal. Our Chicago wrongful termination attorneys hold employers accountable and fight for the compensation you deserve.
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While Illinois's at-will employment doctrine gives employers broad firing authority, numerous federal and state laws carve out important exceptions. Firing an employee because of their race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, or other protected characteristics is illegal discrimination. Firing an employee for reporting illegal conduct, filing a workers' comp claim, or taking protected leave is illegal retaliation. And firing an employee for refusing to violate the law violates Illinois public policy. Our attorneys identify and pursue every legal claim available.
You may have a wrongful termination claim if you were fired shortly after reporting harassment or discrimination, filing a workers' comp claim, taking FMLA leave, or blowing the whistle on illegal activity. Other red flags include being replaced by someone outside your protected class, receiving inconsistent or shifting explanations for your firing, or being the only person disciplined for conduct others got away with. Our attorneys provide a free, confidential evaluation of your situation.
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Fired because of race, sex, age, disability, religion, or national origin.
Fired for complaining about sexual harassment or workplace discrimination.
Fired for filing or threatening to file a workers' compensation claim.
Fired for taking or requesting protected Family and Medical Leave.
Fired for reporting illegal activity to management or government agencies.
Fired for refusing to do something illegal or for exercising a legal right.
Fired in violation of the terms of an employment agreement.
Forced to resign due to intolerable working conditions created by the employer.
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