Employment Law Services
Employment Law Counseling
We provide legal advice and develop practical solutions on behalf of employees and employers facing work-related issues. Topics includes discrimination, harassment, retaliation, leaves of absence, wage and hour laws, unfair competition, internal investigations, workplace training, terminations and discipline, employee credit check laws, drug and alcohol testing, and much more. Whether you're an employee who has questions about the enforceability of a non-compete agreement (or anything other issue) or an employer seeking advice on the full scope of compliance or risk management challenges businesses confront on a regular basis, Haile Law will help you navigate through your issue with its customary strategic and solution-oriented approach.
Employment Litigation
Debrai has decades of experience representing both employees and employers in employment cases before state and federal administrative agencies and courts in Illinois and many other states across the country. He has litigated cases in virtually every area of employment law, including, but not limited to, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, Family and Medical Leave Act, whistleblower, employment contract, non-compete, and individual and class action wage and hour claims.
Our litigation approach is simple and consistent: to obtain the best result for our clients, we must prepare our client's case as if it were going to be tried before a jury or judge rather than preparing the case as if settlement was the primary objective. That means we form an effective litigation plan based on a rigorous factual and legal analysis of the case and we execute that plan relentlessly. We litigate to win rather than with the primary goal of reaching a settlement. That approach, we believe, is far more likely to result in a favorable settlement or jury verdict for our clients.
Severance Package Negotiation
When an employer terminates or lays off an employee, it is common for an employer to provide, and/or for an employee to seek, a severance package. At times, severance package discussions may even take place in advance of the separation of employment.
Severance package terms may include continued payment of compensation for a specified period of time, health care insurance continuation at the employer's expense, preferred treatment of any stock options or other qualified or non-qualified compensation plans, outplacement services, etc. Severance terms that benefit an employer may include a comprehensive release of claims, the employee's agreement to ensure a smooth transition with regard to duties they performed, a promise to comply with any existing post-employment obligations, among other benefits.
Whether representing an employer or an employee in such matters, Haile Law will work tirelessly to obtain the best possible outcome for its clients.
Employment Agreements
We draft and review employee handbooks, employment contracts, severance agreements, non-compete agreements, confidentiality agreements, compensation agreements, and other agreements entered into between employees and employers. When drafting such agreements, our objective is to place our clients in the best possible situation in the event the employment relationship sours. This means, as an example, ensuring that agreements clearly define each parties' rights and obligations and our clients' core interests are protected. Employees and employers who invest in legal advice before entering into key agreements are able to prevent unexpected and often cumbersome outcomes when the employment relationship ends.
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One-Hour Legal Consultation
Haile Law offers a one-hour legal consultation for both employers and employees on any employment law topic. Topics may include terminations, layoffs, potental legal claims, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, leaves of absence, wage and hour issues or any matter within the employment law realm. This consultation is offered at a discounted rate to make our services accessible to those who may not otherwise be able to pay for our services. This consultation service offers both businesses and individuals an opportunity to address discrete or situational employment law-related concerns without investing in a more robust engagement. Those who are interested in this service may book a consultation session with us through our online booking platform.