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Employment Law

JKLF attorneys have experience in all employment-related matters.  JKLF attorneys have handled cases ranging from individual employee discrimination claims to class action lawsuits in industries such as transportation, construction, distribution, manufacturing, retail, and insurance.  Like all of our practice departments, we evaluate each case to determine the best litigation strategy and whether pursuing litigation is in the best interest of our client.  JKLF has successfully defended employers based on defamation, breach of employment contract, retaliatory discharge, trade secret claims, workers’ compensation, and wrongful termination.  We have defended claims brought under civil rights and labor statutes, including the Americans with Disability Act, Age Discrimination, Employment Act, Equal Pay Act, Family Medical Leave Act, Occupational Safety and Health Act, Sections 1981 and 1983 of the Civil Rights Act, Title VII, and the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act.  

A specialized part of our practice is assisting clients in reducing the risk of lawsuits.  We evaluate and prepare Employee Handbooks, Employee Contracts, and Employee Manuals with policies and procedures.  JKLF also regularly trains clients on various issues in employment law to ensure they understand their rights and responsibilities.  JKLF also routinely is involved in OSHA inspections for clients after catastrophic losses.  We represent clients in audits by the Department of Labor and the Illinois Department of Employment Security.  We regularly perform training for employers for sexual harassment, racial discrimination, and other employer-mandated compliance issues. 

About Us

JKLF is a premiere boutique litigation firm, specializing in mass and catastrophic complex claims. JKLF is a national firm with offices in Illinois, the St. Louis Metro Area, and New York. We are trial lawyers that have decades of collective experience representing our clients in complex litigation. We are courtroom advocates. Our size and selectivity allow us to provide preeminent legal services. Our clients receive zealous representation and personalized attention from our experienced attorneys on every case and at every stage throughout the litigation. JKLF fosters an environment that promotes teamwork and collaboration, and where our lawyers are confident to explore new and creative ways to assist our clients. Our clients value and trust us because we offer more than legal counsel. We understand client priorities and become partners and trusted advisors. At JKLF, we pride ourselves on our talent, teamwork, and results. From jury trials and bench trials, to arbitrations and appeals, our litigation team is consistently recognized for successfully handling complex, high-stakes matters for our clients in challenging venues across the country.

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