Streamwood Wrongful Termination Lawyers

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In Illinois, most employment is considered "at will". This type of employment follows the principle that either the employer or the employee may terminate the relationship at any time, for any reason. In "at will" employment, the only general exception is that the reasons for termination must not be illegal or in violation of the law.

It is important that you find out what type of employment your work is classified as, because employment that is not considered to be "at will" is subject to different restrictions. If an employment contract specifying a time for employment is involved for your work arrangements, then employment is not "at will", and termination can only be done following the terms of the contract.

What are the Illegal Grounds for Terminating At Will Employment in Illinois?

Discrimination is the most common illegal grounds for terminating an employee in Illinois. Employers are not allowed to terminate an employee because of their race, religion, nationality, or gender. An employer also may not fire an at-will employee in retaliation for the employee starting an investigation into discrimination or filing a legal claim of discrimination against the Streamwood employer.

Furthermore, employers are prohibited by the Family and Medical Leave act from firing those employees who take leave in order to address family or medical concerns. Lastly, employees are protected from being fired by their employer for performing a legal obligation, exercising their legal rights, or for refusing to participate in an illegal act.

Do I Need a Illinois Attorney for My Wrongful Termination Case?

Local Streamwood, Illinois lawyers can properly inform you regarding whether a wrongful termination has in fact occurred. They can also help you gather the necessary documents for your case, and can guide you through any procedures that may be unique or unfamiliar.

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Life in Streamwood

Streamwood is located in Cook County, Illinois. It is one of Chicago's many suburbs. Surrounding suburbs include Hanover Park and Bartlett. Together, these three suburbs make up "Tri Village."

Streamwood is filled with many famous and beautiful churches, include the Grace Bible Church, St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Truelight Lutheran Church, and Faith Missionary Baptist Churt.

Other popular sites are located in Streamwood's Park District. Park District is home to many recreation centers and parks, including Rahlf's Woods, Dolphin Park and Hoosier Grove. The Park District also has Sunnyhill Park, 'The Barn' banquet Center, and Streamwood Heritage Museum.

Being so near Chicago, Streamwood residents have an extremely competent legal force to handle their legal matters. Chicago is home to many top ranked law firms that train ivy-league educated attorneys. Further, Chicago also has many small to mid-size law firms that train intelligent attorneys who focus on providing personalized legal services.

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