You’ve fought bravely for our country. If your employer has discriminated against you as a result, they must be held accountable. The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA) prohibits all forms of workplace discrimination based on your current or former military service. In addition, the Illinois Human Rights Act and the Chicago Human Rights Act both include military status as a protected class, meaning you can file suit against your employer if they fired, failed to hire, or otherwise discriminated against you based on your military history.
You served your country honorably, and our results-driven employment attorneys will fight to ensure that any employer who breaks the law by treating you unfairly is held accountable for their actions. At Wanta Thome, we know exactly how to handle cases like yours, and our Chicago military employment lawyers will only collect attorney’s fees from you if we get you the restitution you deserve. Contact us today to schedule your consultation.
Employment discrimination isn’t just being rejected or fired because of your membership in a protected class. Under federal, state, and local legislation, you’re protected from various forms of mistreatment in the workplace based on your military status, including:
You’re also protected from employer retaliation for enforcing your rights by filing a complaint about prior mistreatment. When you have been discriminated against in the workplace, one of our Chicago military employment attorneys can review your claim and determine your legal options.
You fought for our country, and you deserve reimbursement for your employer’s misconduct. Filing suit over employment discrimination can punish an employer who broke the law and provide you with compensation for the harm their unlawful actions have caused you and your career. Financial recovery may include:
In extreme cases, a military employment lawyer from our Chicago office can request that the court impose punitive damages against your employer as punishment for their actions, and as extra compensation for you.
Our award-winning attorneys have been recognized by publications such as Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers, and Avvo for our strategic, efficient case resolution. The Wanta Thome Resolution Method accelerates outcomes, helping us to secure settlements in as little as six to nine months.
Our team values honest, straightforward communication, ensuring you always know where your case stands and what steps we are taking to defend your rights. The military employment lawyers at our firm strive to protect the rights of Chicago service members and can support you throughout the legal process, acting as your fierce advocate and pursuing the justice you deserve.
When you work with Wanta Thome Employment Lawyers, you receive guidance from a team that provides plain and simple explanations about the status of your case and honest assessments about the best path forward. We won’t charge you for your initial consultation, and just one phone call could answer your questions about how to enforce your rights under federal, state, and local law. Contact us today to speak with a Chicago military employment lawyer from our award-winning team.