WEBINARS FOR BUSINESS OWNERS & EMPLOYEES⠀

When an employer becomes aware of an accusation of discrimination based on race, gender, age, disability, religion, or any other protected category, it needs to get to the facts fast. Doing so requires the sensitivity and strategy our firm provides.

Our examination of employee complaints will involve a thorough review of testimony and available evidence. We will help you support potential victims while simultaneously maintaining an objective investigation.

Oftentimes workers are intimidated, insulted, demeaned, or shamed by supervisors or colleagues. This kind of bullying detracts from a healthy and productive workplace culture, and may incur legal liability. An investigation can help determine the severity of such bullying and the best way to respond.

Nothing reduces trust in a company and its policies more than retaliation for reporting bad behavior. We investigate complaints of reprisal for reporting discrimination or harassment under Title VII or the Illinois Human Rights Act. We also investigate others forms of retaliation, such as that prohibited by OSHA, SOX, or other state, federal, and local statutes.

Your business will want a thorough investigation whenever an employee reports illegal activity, especially if a report is made to a government agency, or if an employee refuses to participate in unlawful conduct. Identifying the issue early on can help avoid costly litigation down the road.

Claims of unequal pay can be toxic for a workplace, giving the impression a company has engaged in gender-based unfairness and reducing trust in leadership. A swift investigation into such claims can help your company make any needed corrections and message to employees that unfair pay discrepancies are not tolerated.