Serving clients in Missouri and Illinois, we represent employees who have been mistreated at work. You have legal rights as an employee, and those rights can be violated by employers, managers, or coworkers—often resulting in discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or unpaid wages.
You deserve a workplace where you can do your job without fear of mistreatment. We are committed to holding employers accountable when they violate the law. These violations can take many forms and here are some of the legal rights with which we help employees:
Employment Discrimination
Your job should be evaluated based on performance, not race, age, sex, pregnancy, disability, religion, or any other protected characteristic. State and federal laws prohibit discrimination in hiring, firing, pay, promotions, and other employment decisions.
Discrimination is rarely explicit. Employers seldom admit unlawful motives. Our employment attorneys help determine whether discrimination occurred and guide you through the process of pursuing a claim.
Workplace Harassment
Harassment at work is never acceptable—and in many cases, it is illegal. Unlawful harassment includes unwelcome conduct based on protected traits that creates a hostile or intimidating work environment.
Common examples include:
- – Sexual advances or inappropriate comments
- – Racist or discriminatory remarks
- – Explicit texts, messages, or images
- – Requests for favors in exchange for job benefits
Sexual harassment can come from supervisors, coworkers, customers, or vendors. If you are experiencing harassment, we can help you understand your rights and options.
Retaliation
You have the right to report discrimination, harassment, or other illegal conduct without fear of retaliation. Employers cannot lawfully punish you for speaking up.
If you believe your employer is retaliating after you reported misconduct or acted as a whistleblower, legal protections may apply. We help employees enforce those protections.
Minimum Wage and Overtime
Employees must be paid for all hours worked. Many wage violations involve:
- Unpaid overtime
- Off-the-clock work
- Misclassification as exempt or as an independent contractor
- Cash payments without pay stubs
- Altered or restricted time records
If you believe you have not been fully paid, we can assess whether your employer violated wage and hour laws.
Leaves of Absence
Employees may be entitled to protected leave for medical, family, pregnancy, disability, military service, or workplace injury reasons. Employers may not retaliate for requesting or taking legally protected leave and may be required to reinstate you.
If your leave was denied or mishandled, we can help.
Severance Agreements
Severance agreements are not just payments; they are legal contracts that often require you to waive important rights or accept restrictions like noncompete or nondisclosure clauses.
These agreements are often negotiable. You should speak with an attorney before signing.
Noncompete Agreements
Noncompete agreements can limit your ability to work after leaving a job. While some are enforceable, many are overly broad and legally vulnerable.
If a noncompete is affecting your career options, we can evaluate its enforceability and advise you on next steps.
Reach Out To Us
Employers have lawyers protecting their interests. You deserve the same level of advocacy.
If you believe your rights were violated at work—or if you have questions about pay, contracts, or workplace treatment—we’re here to help.
Contact us to learn more about your options.