Unleash the Power of Your Employment Rights
Your job isn’t just a paycheck; it’s a vital part of your life. Yet, when workplace challenges threaten your well-being, you need a fierce advocate in your corner.
Protecting Your Rights Under the Employment Law
In the United States, work constitutes a significant portion of our lives. It’s the means by which we support ourselves and our loved ones. Regrettably, many individuals find themselves in challenging or even toxic work environments, which can take a toll on their mental, physical, and financial well-being. All too often, employers either turn a blind eye or persist in wrongful actions.
What Our Clients Say About Us
Comprehensive Employment Law Services
At Hyslip Legal, LLC, we understand that employment-related issues can have a significant impact on your life and livelihood. That’s why we offer a comprehensive range of services in the field of Employment Law to protect your rights and interests. With over 17 years of experience in the legal profession, our founder, Jeffrey Hyslip, has a proven track record of advocating for employees across Ohio, Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Texas, Colorado, and North Dakota. Here’s how we can assist you:
If you believe your employment rights have been violated, our dedicated team at Hyslip Legal is here to stand by your side. With our specialization in Employment Law, we’re committed to advocating for employees facing a wide array of legal challenges. We’ll conduct a thorough examination of your case, attentively listen to your questions and concerns, and explore all possible legal avenues to secure the most favorable resolution for you, whether that means reaching a settlement or pursuing justice in the courtroom. Your rights and well-being are our top priorities.
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is a vital federal entity tasked with upholding anti-discrimination laws in the workplace. These laws protect individuals from bias linked to race, religion, sex, age, disability, and more. The EEOC tackles discrimination complaints, educates both employers and employees on their obligations, and represents discrimination victims in legal battles. This agency serves as a crucial force in advancing workplace equality and cultivating inclusive environments throughout the nation.
Disability and Reasonable Accommodation
Employers often need to offer appropriate adjustments to support employees with mental or physical disabilities in fulfilling their essential job responsibilities. Typical instances of these accommodations encompass altering work schedules, modifying job roles, furnishing electronic or mechanical assistance, granting medical leave, or relocating the workspace.
Discrimination
Both state and federal employment regulations bar employers from engaging in bias against their workers due to factors such as race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or religion. Discriminatory actions encompass ordinary employment tasks, like hiring, termination, and the general workplace atmosphere when conducted with prejudice.
Sexual Harassment
Harassment based on an individual’s gender is prohibited by law. Some typical instances of sexual harassment encompass solicitations for sexual favors, unwelcome sexual overtures, and various forms of physical or verbal sexual harassment.
Retaliation
Workplace retribution transpires when an employer takes adverse actions against an employee in response to their engagement in a legally safeguarded activity. Such retaliatory measures can encompass disciplinary actions, reductions in salary, alterations in job responsibilities or shifts, demotions, terminations, or any other detrimental employment-related consequences.
Overtime and Unpaid Wages
According to both state and federal regulations, employers are obligated to provide overtime compensation to their employees when they exceed a specified number of working hours. In situations where an employer neglects to justly remunerate an employee for their earned income, legal consequences may ensue, with the employer being held accountable for their actions.
Severance Agreements
In the state of Illinois, it is a requirement for employers to provide compensation to terminated or laid-off employees on their final day of work. Within this context, a severance agreement emerges as a contractual arrangement that employers can propose to departing employees. This agreement stipulates that the employee agrees not to engage in competitive activities with the employer following the conclusion of their employment tenure.