EMPLOYMENT LAW
Guarding against employment law violations
The Employment Law attorneys at Lavelle Law are experienced in all aspects of employment and labor law. We are prepared to protect and defend your business against litigation and claims. Our employment law attorneys are well versed in Illinois and federal labor laws and can assist with matters such as employment contracts, severance packages, breach of employment agreements, and worker’s compensation issues. We also offer experienced legal defense for more complex issues, such as sexual harassment and discrimination cases.
Our Services
- Cybersecurity and Data Privacy
- Discrimination
- Employee and Independent Contractors
- Employee Benefits
- Employee Handbooks
- Employment and Severance Agreements
- Equal Pay Laws
- Executive Compensation
- Fair Labor Standards Act
- Federal Labor Laws
- Illinois Department of Labor and Illinois Department of Employment Security Audits
- Illinois Minimum Wage Law
- Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act
- OSHA Compliance
- Severance Packages
- Sexual Harassment
- Unemployment
- Workers Compensation
OUR EMPLOYMENT LAW TEAM
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Lavelle Law News and Events
Lavelle Law seminar highlighted key 2026 Illinois employment laws for employers: expanded Workplace Transparency Act rules, AI discrimination bans in hiring, paid nursing breaks, broader state employee insurance, & upcoming neonatal ICU leave.
New Year, New Employment Laws: Key Illinois Changes Effective 2026 - a Lavelle Law Breakfast Briefs seminar.
Stay ahead of Illinois’ evolving employment law landscape and help safeguard your organization in 2026. Register now for this targeted, must-attend session.
Key strategies and tools to protect business assets were the topics of Lavelle Law’s Breakfast Briefs presentation on May 21, 2025. Attorneys Matt Sheahin and Jennifer Tee presented important legal strategies for business owners as well as business and office managers, business brokers, and insurance professionals. Topics included Non-Compete Agreements, Shielding Trade Secrets, Nuances of Temporary Restraining Orders (TROs), Injunctive Relief, Contracts, and Managing Risks.
