Success Story – Negotiated Settlement Saves Client from Huge City of Chicago Violations

Employment Law Team • July 23, 2024


Background:

Our client was investigated by the City of Chicago regarding its Minimum Wage and Paid Sick Leave Ordinance. Our client was faced with potential violations in the amount of between $359,000.00 and $593,000.00


Challenges:

Our client was able to produce some, but not all, of the evidence necessary to rebut the City of Chicago’s allegations. This made it challenging to negotiate with the City of Chicago to lower the potential penalties. 


Result:

After lengthy negotiations Lavelle Law resolved our client’s matter for a total amount of $36,245.00, saving the client potentially hundreds of thousands of dollars. 


Lance C. Ziebell

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“This case demonstrated the benefit of good working relationships with governmental agencies and attorney skilled in negotiating with those governmental agencies.” 


Contact Lance Ziebell to discuss your legal needs.

847-705-7555 or lziebell@lavellelaw.com.


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