LAD Law Group, P.C.

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Chicago Employment Attorney Jemelle Cunningham Committed to Protecting Employee Rights With a youthful energy and passion for justice that sets her apart from other lawyers, Chicago employment attorney Jemelle Cunningham stands up to employers who fail to follow state and federal employment laws . Jemelle not only offers clients an attentive ear and sound legal advice, she empowers employees to stand up for their rights in matters involving workplace discrimination , sexual harassment , wrongful termination , and wage and hour disputes . Professional Experience In 2010, Jemelle founded LAD Law Group, P.C. , a firm dedicated to protecting the rights of Chicago’s workforce. Prior to branching out on her own, Jemelle focused on employment law, civil rights litigation and education law at a boutique Chicago law firm, specializing in array of civil rights, discrimination, and employment issues. As one of the firm’s valued attorneys, Jemelle represented employees in state and federal agencies, including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Illinois Department of Human Rights, the Illinois Human Rights Commission, and state and federal court.

Refusing to hire applicants or making assumptions about their abilities based on a legally protected characteristic Denying employment because of an applicant’s relationship with someone of a certain ethnic or religious background Failing to provide equal access to company facilities, including failing to make reasonable accommodations for a disabled employee When an employer treats a worker unfairly based on a legally protected characteristic, the employee may have an employment discrimination claim. Chicago workers fighting against discrimination can count on Jemelle Cunningham’s experience in employment law and passion for justice to steer them in the right direction. Workplace Harassment Workplace harassment describes unwelcome verbal or physical conduct based on a legally protected characteristic. Any person in the workplace—supervisors, employees, customers, contractors, vendors or guests—can engage in this type of discriminatory conduct, and it may contribute to the development of a hostile work environment. A hostile work environment occurs when unwelcome conduct toward a person or group interferes with an employee’s performance.

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Chicago employment attorney Jemelle Cunningham refuses to let employers in the Windy City improperly compensate hardworking Chicagoans. Committed to protecting the rights of workers from the South Side to Millennium Park, from the West Side to Soldier Field, and from Lincoln Park to the Loop, Jemelle helps employees successfully resolve wage and hour disputes with their employers. Some employers unlawfully withhold overtime pay from employees, while others misclassify workers in an attempt to avoid overtime or other wage laws. Chicago workers can count on the employment law experience of LAD Law Group, P.C. to help them settle wage and hour disputes quickly. Overtime Laws State and federal employment laws establish rules for overtime pay and protect workers from being denied overtime compensation to which they are entitled. For example, the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires that employers pay covered employees overtime pay for all hours worked above 40 hours in one work week and stipulates that overtime pay be at least one and one-half times an employee’s regular pay rate.

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