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Losing your job can be incredibly stressful, especially if you believe the reason you were let go was for an unfair reason. In Illinois, the employment-at-will doctrine...

If you recently lost your job through no fault of your own, you may want to consider filing a wrongful termination suit. Because Illinois is an at-will...

Knowing the specifics of non-compete agreements typically takes time and experience. This type of employment contract is enforceable as long as its terms are reasonable and intended...

Job searching or starting a new job comes with a unique set of challenges. You want to present yourself well during your interview and the first few...

As we all wend our way through this difficult period, employment issues and disputes arise for both employers and their employees in a number of fields, especially...

S.T. Legal Group, an accomplished employment law practice, provides valuable counsel and strong representation to employers and employees throughout Lake County, Illinois. One of the basic services...

What Are the Legal Implications of Non-Compete Agreements? Non-compete agreements are a form of restrictive covenant for employment in Illinois. Like other restrictive covenants, non-compete agreements are...

What is Unfair Dismissal in Illinois? Unfair dismissal, also known as wrongful termination, wrongful discharge, or unlawful termination, refers to an unfortunate situation wherein an employee is...

What Are Illinois' Overtime Requirements? Illinois workers are protected by both state and federal laws. Under Illinois employment laws, Illinois employees who work more than 40 hours...

What Are the Different Types of Employee Separations? It is sometimes inevitable and often regrettable that many employer and employee relationships come to an end eventually. There...