At Cramer Law, we pride ourselves on standing up for the rights of both employers and employees. Whether it’s offering legal guidance to prevent lawsuits or representing clients in court, our team is dedicated to ensuring fairness and justice. Below, we break down some of the key areas we specialize in.
Representing Employers Who Do the Right Thing
At Cramer Law, we have the privilege of representing businesses that genuinely want to treat their employees fairly. Our clients care about doing things the right way, and we guide them to help prevent employee lawsuits. Should a lawsuit or employee discrimination charge arise, we work with these companies to navigate the legal process. This includes handling communications with state or federal agencies and litigating cases if necessary.
Tackling Pregnancy Discrimination with Compassion
Pregnancy discrimination is a deeply personal issue for our team. When women face pregnancy-related challenges like miscarriages or IVF treatments, they are often met with employers who don’t fully understand their needs. In Illinois, any condition related to pregnancy qualifies for legal protection, including situations like miscarriage or IVF failure.
I’ve personally experienced the difficulty of balancing work and personal loss when I had a miscarriage in 2016. I was fortunate enough to have the flexibility to give myself time to heal. But many women in traditional jobs are not given that same grace, and we see too often employers who fail to give time off or appropriate support in these difficult situations. We fight for those women, ensuring they get the time and space they deserve to recover.
Addressing Race and Disability Discrimination
Discrimination based on race and disability remains a prevalent issue in the workplace. When employees come to us saying they feel they’re being treated unfairly due to being part of a protected class, we step in. Whether it’s racial discrimination or discrimination against those with disabilities, we guide our clients through the process of identifying bias and holding employers accountable.
In many cases, clients choose to leave their jobs after experiencing this kind of unfair treatment. Our role in these situations is not only to help clients seek justice but also to assist them in bridging the gap between their current role and their next opportunity.
Fighting for Salespeople’s Unpaid Commissions
We also represent salespeople who have not been paid the full commissions they are owed. Sometimes, this lack of payment occurs over an extended period of time, and employers might even attempt to evade responsibility. At Cramer Law, we ensure that clients receive the compensation they’ve worked for and deserve. In many cases, we also help these individuals transition to new job opportunities if their current role has become untenable.
Reviewing and Negotiating Severance Agreements
Severance agreements can be complicated, full of legal terms that employees may not fully understand. If you’re let go and handed a multi-page agreement, it can be overwhelming. That’s where Cramer Law comes in. We review severance agreements carefully, explain every term, and help negotiate changes to ensure our clients leave their employment on the best possible terms.
If you’re dealing with discrimination, unpaid commissions, or a confusing severance agreement, Cramer Law is here to support you. Our firm believes in standing up for the rights of individuals and businesses alike. We’re here to guide you, fight for you, and ensure you’re treated fairly. Contact us today for expert legal support.
