Employment Law
Offering legal counsel to Illinois and Iowa employers and workers
State and federal laws are very specific about how employers must treat employees. These laws also provide various rights for employees and ways to resolve disputes when workers believe they have been mistreated.
Katz, Huntoon & Fieweger, PC helps companies and workers successfully manage the employer/employee relationship.
Navigating complex employment laws for 100 years
Our experience in this area is broad and includes addressing hiring and firing issues, workplace safety, labor laws, discrimination, and unlawful employment practices. We represent clients in claims related to:
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The firm resolves contested claims through administrative hearings, including local, state, and federal civil/human rights hearings; the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission; the U.S. Department of Labor; unemployment appeals; the National Labor Relations Board; and trials in federal and state courts. Resolution through alternative dispute resolution forums, including arbitration and mediation, is common.
Serving Quad Cities businesses and workers
Our services include drafting employment contracts, separation agreements, non-compete agreements, labor agreements, and employee handbooks. We guide business clients in the best ways to conduct their day-to-day operations to avoid future legal issues.
Our employment law attorneys are:
Frequently asked questions about employment law
How long does a lawsuit against an employer take?
If your claim goes to trial, it nearly always takes at least two years. Any appeals will require even more time. If you have been terminated as a result of discrimination, you must find a way of supporting yourself while your case is pending.
What damages are available in an employment discrimination lawsuit?
Back pay is the standard damages award. If you win your case, a judge or jury likely will award you the difference between what you were paid and what you would have received if you had not been discriminated against. If you have suffered extreme distress as a result of the discrimination, you may be entitled to compensatory damages. Punitive damages may be awarded under certain circumstances.
Additional frequently asked questions
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Call us at (309)797-3000 or contact Katz, Huntoon & Fieweger, PC online. We fully analyze your issues and concerns, answer your questions, and provide a no-nonsense recommendation for your best course of action.
From our office in Moline, IL, we assist clients with a wide range of legal issues throughout the Quad Cities region:
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