Types of Cases

Employment Law takes in a wide category of cases: age, race, or sex discrimination; sexual harassment; wrongful firing; breach of contract; wage and hour claims; disability claims; pension claims; and more.

Act Early To Increase Your Chance of Winning

The best piece of advice I can give to you is this: if you are still on the job, but sense a problem, then consult your lawyer now. Don't wait until your are fired or suspended. A lawyer can help you chart a plan of action that can help you keep your job; or help you increase your chances of winning a lawsuit against your employer if you are fired.

Time Limits

Strict time limits apply to employment cases. Notices to the employer and government agencies must be made. If you wait, then your claim may be eliminated. In Illinois, the Department of Human Relations has jurisdiction over certain cases. The EEOC is another government department that has jurisdiction, too.

The Law Is Tough

The fedral law regarding employment cases is complicated. We hear of successful cases on TV, but the fact is that most empoyees lose their cases. In the area of Americans with Disability Act, the employer wins 95% of the time.

My Approach

Where possible, I prefer to present employment cases based on traditional tort legal theories instead of complicated fedral statutes. My reason for this is they are quicker and more easily understood by judges and juries.

There are not a lot of lawyers who take employment cases. Why? Because employment cases are hard, time consuming, expensive, and seldom settle - the cases must be presented to a jury.

I am selective in the type and number of employment cases that I take. Please call me with your questions and find out how to set up an appointment with me to review your case. Our job is central to our life. May God guide you.

Thank you,

 William C. Faber, Jr.