An overview of employment law in the state of Illinois

Over the years, Attorney David Cates of Cates Mahoney, LLC has amassed experience and knowledge revolving around all things legal in the state of Illinois and the United States. He shares what he knows in his series of blogs.

For today's blog, David Cates looks at employment law in Illinois and how his firm can help people who need legal assistance and representation.

The fact is that many people who were sexually harassed or discriminated against at work or wrongfully terminated from their job may be confused about what to do next. Some may even be scared to report the incident or file a lawsuit, unsure of how they will meet the needs of their family if they were to lose their source of income.

Employment lawyers at Cates Mahoney, LLC are well-versed at answering clients' questions and helping them get back on their feet.

People who likely spend as much time at work as they do at home would naturally want a safe and comfortable environment at both locations. But according to David Cates, this does not happen all the time.

There are unfortunate circumstances when a supervisor or another employee makes unwanted sexual advances; discriminates others because of their gender, race, or other factors; behaves toward others in a way that makes the workplace feel hostile and unsafe, or retaliates against others because they stood up for themselves or others. All of these instances merit a legal case against the offenders.

David Cates mentions that the employment lawyers at Cates Mahoney LLC are capable of handling these cases. They have years of experience and are adept at listening to their clients, helping their clients understand their options, and fighting to protect their clients' rights and jobs.

Seasoned trial lawyer David Cates handles nationally recognized complex personal injury cases, including class action and mass torts lawsuits, as well as employment discrimination and civil rights cases. He received his undergraduate degree from Vanderbilt University and was awarded his Juris Doctor from Loyola University in Chicago, Illinois. Learn more about Attorney David Cates and his practice here.