If you are a worker who has experienced discrimination or harassment in the workplace, you know all too well how painful and career-altering such conduct can be.
Discrimination takes many forms and can impact your hiring, compensation, prospects for promotion or even get you fired.
Harassment involves unwelcome conduct by supervisors, coworkers or others that is so offensive, intimidating or abusive that it changes your work environment or impacts your performance. It can permanently harm your work relationships, emotional and physical health and even your career.
Savine Employment Law, Ltd. represents Chicago and Illinois workers who have suffered illegal workplace discrimination and harassment. We help individuals identify and evaluate their discrimination and harassment claims, chart paths for resolution, and pursue those paths zealously on their behalf.
We have deep experience handling claims under federal, state and local laws for discrimination and harassment based on sex, pregnancy, family responsibility, parental status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, arrest record, criminal conviction record, credit history, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, LGBTQ status, marital status, disability, age, genetic information, protective order status, military status, and use of law products outside working hours, among others.
Gary was great. I gauge the value of professional services by comparing how much I learn versus how much additional work I have to do. My engagement with Gary was very educational and gave me peace of mind while conveniently navigating a challenging situation during a very busy time.
Executive
When it comes to negotiation, Gary’s skills can appear almost magical. I hired Gary to help me with an executive-level transition, as I was exited from a six-figure job and starting a new job with a direct competitor. Gary identified hidden traps in the severance offer from my former employer that could have resulted in me losing both the severance and my job. He then negotiated with my former employer to clear the traps and protect my severance, without burning any of my professional bridges. Gary really knows how companies think. In my case, it translated into great results. Gary makes it look easy.
Sales Executive
Gary was wonderful. I couldn’t have been luckier when he decided to take my case. It was a very emotional time and Gary was very honest with outcomes and provided all the information that I needed to know. He was a key figure in this journey.
Retail Sales Manager
This was the first time I ever had or needed an attorney, and I’m so glad it was Gary! He explained complex legal issues to me in an easy-to-understand way, and was able to frame options for me to select. This was a challenging time for me emotionally, and whereas I may have given in on some items, he was a strong advocate and negotiated much better terms for me. He was very responsive and accessible when I needed him most. Gary also seems like a genuinely nice person, so someone who could be a great neighbor, friend or attorney.
CFO of a Fortune 500 Company
Gary is a class act and an extremely competent attorney. He operated with a sense of urgency and provided maximum transparency to me throughout the process while negotiating with my employer. He delivered results which met all of my primary objectives.
Chief Risk Officer of a Fortune 500 Company
Gary was always prompt and respectful of my time. He was gracious and knew with absolute precision when we needed to work with one another from a timeline perspective. He was always extremely professional, organized and straight to the point. He always offered options when it came down to me making an informed decision. The best experience I have had with counsel in my life.
HR Director
Gary was very responsive and worked towards a much better deal than I could have negotiated on my own. Gary pointed out several errors or potential traps in a base document and was able to remove them from the agreement.
Chief Financial Officer
I was hesitant to hire a lawyer. I knew the situation with my employer was not lawful, but I was hesitant. Gary and his team were fantastic. Gary conducted meticulous and inclusive interviews to get all the facts and incidents. His team was supportive, as emails and texts were answered within minutes. I don’t wish for anyone to ever have to be in a circumstance where you have to hire a lawyer, but if you need one I cannot recommend [anymore more than] Gary.
Executive
Gary was very informative and asked the right questions to get the best options for me. He made time for me and I never felt rushed when speaking with him either. Thank you for all your support and hard work.
HR Manager
I am so happy I found Savine Employment Law! Gary was extremely knowledgeable and sympathetic. I leaned on him throughout much of the process as I have never gone through something like this before, and he did not disappoint at all. I definitely recommend him!
Client
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