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Unpaid Wages (Overtime, Commissions & Tips)
Contract/Working Agreement Violations
Wrongful Termination/Discrimination
Workplace/Sexual Harassment
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Workplace / Sexual Harassment
There are number of reasons harassment in the workplace takes place, creating a hostile work environment. It can be based on race, age, religion, disability, or marital status. Some employees even experience sexual harassment.
If you feel that you have been the victim of workplace sexual harassment, we will examine the details of your situation and let you know where you stand legally.
Unpaid Wages
(Overtime, Commissions & Tips)
Regardless of whether an employee receives their wages through a salary, hourly rate, draw, production/piece rate, or commissions the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires, in certain cases, that covered employers pay overtime wages every hour worked over forty (40) hours per work week.
We will work with you to determine if your employer owes you money for unpaid wages and fight to get you the compensation you deserve.
Wrongful Termination / Discrimination
In most circumstances an employer can lawfully terminate an employee at any time for any reason. However, it is illegal for an employer to demote or terminate an employee based on certain characteristics. This may be an act of discrimination.
Discrimination and wrongful termination may come in many forms, it may be based on:
- Race
- Color
- Religion
- Gender
- Disability
- Age
- Pregnancy
- National Origin
- Failure To Hire
- Unequal Pay
- Denial Of Leave
- FMLA Violations
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"If you feel that your rights may have been violated by your employer, it is important that you speak to an experienced employment lawyer about your issue. Whatever your issue, we may be able to help you. Call us today and speak to an attorney about your potential case."
James Vlahakis
Attorney At Law
Attorney James Vlahakis has over 27 years of legal experience, with nearly 20 years having represented corporations, creditors, governmental employees and employers.
Mr. Vlahakis has prosecuted and defended several hundred state and federal court lawsuits. In 2017, Mr. Vlahakis left the corporate side to join Atlas Consumer Law to represent consumers and employees.
Education:
- J.D. - Loyola University Chicago
- B.A. - Michigan State University
Bar Admissions & Memberships:
- Chicago Bar Association
Vlahakis Law
Claims We Handle
There are number of reasons harassment in the workplace takes place, creating a hostile work environment. It can be based on race, age, religion, disability, or marital status. Some employees even experience sexual harassment.
If you feel that you have been the victim of workplace sexual harassment, we will examine the details of your situation and let you know where you stand legally.
Workplace / Sexual Harassment
Unpaid Wages (Overtime, Commissions & Tips)
Regardless of whether an employee receives their wages through a salary, hourly rate, draw, production/piece rate, or commissions the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires, in certain cases, that covered employers pay overtime wages every hour worked over forty (40) hours per work week.
We will work with you to determine if your employer owes you money for unpaid wages and fight to get you the compensation you deserve.
Wrongful Termination / Discrimination
In most circumstances, an employer can lawfully terminate an employee at any time for any reason. However, it is illegal for an employer to demote or terminate an employee based on certain characteristics. This may be an act of discrimination.
Discrimination and wrongful termination may come in many forms, it may be based on:
- Race
- Color
- Religion
- Gender
- Disability
- Age
- Pregnancy
- National Origin
- Failure To Hire
- Unequal Pay
- Denial of Leave
- FMLA Violations
Contract / Working Agreement Violations
If you have a written contract and your employer violates one of these terms, you may have a claim for breach of contract. Sometimes in the absence of an agreement, an employee manual can create take the form of an agreement.
We will review your employment agreement and let you know if you have a claim against your employer for breach of contract.
We Can Help You With
Unpaid Wages (Overtime, Commissions & Tips)
Contract / Working Agreement Violations
Wrongful Termination / Discrimination
Workplace / Sexual Harassment
Contract / Working Agreement Violations
If you have a written contract and your employer violates one of these terms, you may have a claim for breach of contract. Sometimes in the absence of an agreement, an employee manual can create take the form of an agreement.
We will review your employment agreement and let you know if you have a claim against your employer for breach of contract.