Employment Law
Employment Law
Aronberg Goldgehn attorneys provide the full range of legal counsel to employers nationwide, from evaluating and implementing decisions regarding hirings, layoffs and terminations, including WARN Act analysis and severance agreements, to representing clients before federal and state courts, the Equal Opportunity Commission, the National Labor Relations Board, the Department of Labor, other local, federal and state agencies, and in mediations and arbitrations.
Our employment attorneys have extensive experience in defending employers in employment law litigation and claims in addition to proactively counseling on employment and labor law matters, including:
Employment Counseling
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Analyze and draft client personnel policies and employee handbooks
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Conduct due diligence in acquisitions, mergers, divestitures, restructurings, and reductions-in-force
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Evaluate and implement decisions regarding hirings, layoffs, and terminations, including WARN Act analysis and severance agreements
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Negotiate executive employment, severance and change-in-control agreements
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Advise and counsel on wage and hour issues
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Conduct on-site training on preventive steps and programs to minimize litigation risk and improve workplace relations
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Develop affirmative action plans, including government contract compliance and audit matters
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Investigate harassment claims and advise on appropriate remedial action
Discrimination, Harassment, Retaliation, Wrongful Termination Litigation
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Age, sex, race, religious, national origin, sexual orientation, and other types of discrimination and harassment under federal and state laws
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Retaliation and wrongful termination, including whistleblower claims
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Americans With Disabilities Act claims
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Family & Medical Leave Act and state law leave claims
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WARN Act
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OSHA compliance
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State law tort claims
Employment Class Action Litigation
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Fair Labor Standards Act collective actions
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ERISA, Title VII, disparate treatment, adverse impact
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Pattern and practice actions
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ADEA class actions
ERISA Litigation
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Pension plan modification and termination
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Benefit claims
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Employment law and benefits plan claims
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Fiduciary issues
Unfair Competition, Restrictive Covenants, and Trade Secrets
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TROs and preliminary injunctions
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Breach of employment agreements
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Wrongful disclosure of trade secrets and other confidential information
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Non-compete, non-solicitation agreement enforcement
Whistleblower Matters
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Internal and on-site investigations of whistleblower claims
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Sarbanes-Oxley Act
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Air 21 claims
Traditional Labor Law
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Corporate campaign strategy and response
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Union unfair labor practice charges
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Unit determination matters
Employment Law Trending Now - Illinois Becomes the Latest State to Ban Questions on Salary History
08.20.19
On July 31, 2019, Gov. J.B. Pritzker expanded the reach of the Equal Pay Act, making Illinois the 14th state to ban inquiries into an applicant's prior salary and benefits.... Read More
Aronberg Goldgehn's Women's Initiative Honors WINGS CEO Rebecca Darr With Its 2019 Inspiration Award
08.15.19
Rebecca accepted the award at the Fourth Annual Inspiration Award Reception hosted by the Aronberg Goldgehn Women's Initiative.... Read More
The Committee is concerned with all legal issues that arise from or affect the employment relationship.... Read More
Gov. Pritzker signed the legislation into law on Aug. 9, 2019, with most parts of it to become effective on Jan. 1, 2020. This alert provides a few important takeaways from the new legislation.... Read More
On June 26, 2019, the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act was signed into law. This alert highlights several issues for employers to consider as a result.... Read More
The Illinois legislature recently passed a series of new laws to further address the issues raised by the #MeToo movement.... Read More
Genc Arifi Joins Aronberg Goldgehn As an Associate in the Firm's Litigation Practice Group
05.21.19
Genc represents an expansive range of businesses in employment law matters as well as complex commercial litigation in both state and federal courts.... Read More
John Sciaccotta's Speaking Engagement Reported On in the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin
05.20.19
The article, "CBA Panel on Legal Bias Illuminates Inequities," appeared in the May 20 edition.... Read More
Aronberg Goldgehn's Women Attorneys Volunteer at Sarah's Circle
05.03.19
On April 24, 2019, a group of Aronberg Goldgehn's Women's Initiative members volunteered at Sarah's Circle in Chicago's Uptown Community, providing dinner service for their residents... Read More
The Investing in Justice Campaign raises much-needed funds for pro bono and legal aid services in the Chicago area.... Read More
The Committee's mission includes educating attorneys, judges and the public about the law as it relates to racial and ethnic minority groups.... Read More
On March 7, 2019, the Department of Labor announced the Trump Administration's proposed overtime rules. This Alert explains.... Read More
Twenty-Three Aronberg Goldgehn Attorneys Named Leading Lawyers in Illinois
03.20.19
Anderson, Bannon, Brodsky, Christman, Frank, Garmisa, Gilman, Hanekamp, Hayes, Holisky, Johnson, Lazzara, Lichtenstein, Melamed, Morris, Robertson, Schlifke, Scholl, Sciaccotta, Sodikoff, Stark, Zaban and Zaslavsky named Leading Lawyers.... Read More
Seven Aronberg Goldgehn Attorneys Named Emerging Lawyers By Illinois Leading Lawyers
03.19.19
Staci Balbirer, Amy M. Gibson, Benjamin Haskin, David A. Johnson, Jr., Amber O. LaFevers, Lindsay P. Lollio and Timothy R. Nelson have been named Emerging Lawyers for 2019 by Illinois Leading Lawyers.... Read More
With Valentine's Day on the horizon, and in light of the #MeToo movement, employers may be wondering how to handle office romances.... Read More
Over the past 25-plus years in private practice, he has focused his practice on litigation and government relations, including multistate regulatory actions..... Read More
On Jan. 23, 2019, the Seventh Circuit vacated its May 2018 opinion, holding that job applicants cannot bring claims for disparate impact age discrimination under Section 4(a)(2) of the ADEA.... Read More
No more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in Illinois are named to Rising Stars.... Read More
Staci Balbirer, David Johnson Jr. and Lindsay Lollio Named Members of Aronberg Goldgehn
01.21.19
Aronberg Goldgehn Davis & Garmisa has named Staci Balbirer, David A. Johnson Jr. and Lindsay P. Lollio as Members of the firm, effective January 1, 2018.... Read More
Employment Law Trending Now - New Illinois Employment Laws Effective January 2019
12.18.18
This Alert covers several new or amended Illinois employment laws that become effective Jan. 1, 2019. It provides a brief explanation of the laws and how they may impact Illinois employers.... Read More
Employment Law Trending Now - 5 Ways to Limit Employer Liability at Holiday Parties
12.03.18
Although most employees consume alcohol responsibly, there are those few who drink too much or who react to alcohol poorly. Here's what employers can do to limit their liability at holiday parties.... Read More
Aronberg Goldgehn Hosting the CBA's Alliance for Women's Annual Holiday Party
11.02.18
On Dec. 6, 2018, the firm will host and sponsor the Chicago Bar Association's Alliance for Women's Annual Holiday Party.... Read More
John Sciaccotta Elected a Trustee of the Barrington School District 220 Educational Foundation Board
10.26.18
As a Trustee, John will support the Foundation's mission to inspire students' passion for learning and career exploration, and provide enriching opportunities through private funding.... Read More
Employment Law Trending Now - Illinois Employers Must Now Pay for Breaks of Nursing Mothers
10.25.18
The Nursing Mothers in the Workplace Act has been amended to provide nursing mothers with greater rights to paid break time.... Read More
Employers that conduct background checks on job applicants and employees must now comply with the new requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act.... Read More
John Sciaccotta Elected a Member of The DePaul University College of Law Dean's Council
08.29.18
Aronberg Goldgehn Member John C. Sciaccotta will serve on the advisory board for a three-year term.... Read More
Aronberg Goldgehn's Women's Initiative Honors Sarah Alter With Its 2018 Inspiration Award
08.17.18
Sarah Alter, President and CEO of the Network of Executive Women (NEW), accepted the award at the Third Annual Inspiration Award Luncheon.... Read More
A recent case serves as a warning to prospective employers who are seeking applicants with a certain level or amount of experience.... Read More
John Sciaccotta To Be Honored With Fenwick High School's 2018 Accipiter Award
04.30.18
On May 18, 2018, Aronberg Goldgehn member John Sciaccotta will receive the prestigious Accipiter Award from his alma mater, Fenwick High School.... Read More
Aronberg Goldgehn Hosting the Legal Netlink Alliance's Spring 2018 Meeting
04.30.18
On May 17, 2018, the Legal Netlink Alliance will kick off its 2018 Spring meeting with a cocktail reception in the offices of Aronberg Goldgehn.... Read More
The Department of Labor issued final regulations that revise the claims procedure regulations under ERISA for employee benefit plans providing disability benefits, and notices of adverse benefit determinations require new disclosures.... Read More
Five Aronberg Goldgehn Attorneys Named Emerging Lawyers By Illinois Leading Lawyers
03.30.18
Amy M. Gibson, Benjamin Haskin, Amber O. LaFevers, Lindsay P. Lollio and Timothy R. Nelson have been named Emerging Lawyers for 2018 by Illinois Leading Lawyers.... Read More
Twenty Aronberg Goldgehn Attorneys Named Leading Lawyers By Illinois Leading Lawyers
03.30.18
Twenty-one Aronberg Goldgehn attorneys have been named Leading Lawyers for 2018 by Illinois Leading Lawyers.... Read More
Seven Aronberg Goldgehn Attorneys Named "Rising Stars" By Illinois Super Lawyers
01.24.18
Staci L. Balbirer, Amy M. Gibson, Benjamin Haskin, David A. Johnson, Jr., Amber O. LaFevers, Lindsay P. Lollio and Timothy R. Nelson have been named "Rising Stars" by Illinois Super Lawyers.... Read More
Amy Gibson Publishes "Chicago Paid Sick Leave: Are You Feeling the Pain?"
01.15.18
Amy Gibson has published "Chicago Paid Sick Leave: Are You Feeling the Pain," in the November/December 2017 edition of The Administrators Advantage.... Read More
Rowena Zimmers accepted Aronberg Goldgehn's 2017 Inspiration Award at its 2nd Annual Inspiration Award Luncheon.... Read More
Employment Law Trending Now - What Is the Future of the Obama Administration's Overtime Rule?
09.28.17
The future of the overtime rule is unknown, but there are some indications as to where it might be heading.... Read More
Nate Lichtenstein and Amy Gibson Presenting Employment Law: Highlights From 2017 and Beyond
09.20.17
On September 27, Aronberg Goldgehn members Nate Lichtenstein and Amy Gibson will present “Employment Law: Highlights From 2017 and Beyond.”... Read More
With the ever-increasing popularity of social media, many employers are left wondering whether their non-solicitation agreement prevents solicitation through social media.... Read More
Amy Gibson Named in Crain's List of The Most Influential Women Lawyers in Chicago
08.01.17
Aronberg Goldgehn Member Amy M. Gibson has been listed in Crain's Custom Media's inaugural edition of The Most Influential Women Lawyers in Chicago.... Read More
An update on the new ordinances establishing a right to paid sick leave for certain employees who work within Cook County or the City of Chicago.... Read More
On August 1, 2017, Aronberg Goldgehn member Amy Gibson will cover the ins and outs of the new paid sick leave rules.... Read More
A guide to the new ordinances establishing a right to paid sick leave for certain employees who work within Cook County or the City of Chicago.... Read More
Eighteen Aronberg Goldgehn Attorneys Named Leading Lawyers By Illinois Leading Lawyers
04.27.17
Eighteen of the firm's members have been named Leading Lawyers by Illinois Leading Lawyers, a designation awarded to less than 5 percent of Illinois attorneys.... Read More
Four Aronberg Goldgehn Attorneys Named Emerging Lawyers By Illinois Leading Lawyers
04.26.17
Amy Gibson, Julie Johnson, Tim Nelson and Amber LaFevers have been named Emerging Lawyers by Illinois Leading Lawyers, a designation awarded to less than 2 percent of Illinois attorneys.... Read More
David Johnson Co-Presenting "Starting and Running a Home Based Small Business"
04.24.17
On May 2, 2017, Aronberg Goldgehn attorney David A. Johnson Jr. will be co-presenting "Starting and Running a Home Based Small Business," a workshop offered by The Law Project.... Read More
Aronberg Goldgehn attorney David A. Johnson Jr. will be presenting at The Chicago Inventors Organization's "Pro Bono Law Evening" on April 25, 2017.... Read More
The Seventh Circuit has become the first federal appellate court to rule that discrimination of an employee based on sexual orientation is illegal under Title VII of the Civil Rights Acts of 1964.... Read More
David Johnson Joins Aronberg Goldgehn's Business Law & Transactions Group
03.23.17
David Johnson Jr. is a general business attorney who represents growing companies and medical practices throughout Illinois and Wisconsin in all stages of operation, including in unique and complex transactions.... Read More
Aronberg Goldgehn Attorneys Named "Rising Stars" By Illinois Super Lawyers
01.23.17
Staci L. Balbirer, Amy M. Gibson, Julie A. Johnson, Amber O. LaFevers and Timothy R. Nelson have been named "Rising Stars" by Illinois Super Lawyers.... Read More
The U.S. DOL has filed a notice of appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, which entered a nationwide injunction blocking the implementation of revised rules regarding overtime.... Read More
Employment Law Trending Now - Illinois Enacts Employee Sick Leave Act Effective January 1, 2017
09.14.16
House Bill 6162 has been signed by Gov. Bruce Rauner, creating the Employee Sick Leave Act. The Act takes effect January 1, 2017, and provides Illinois employees with more flexibility in their use of existing company provided sick leave benefits.... Read More
Aronberg Goldgehn Sponsoring the 18th Annual Illinois Bar Foundation Gala
09.07.16
Aronberg Goldgehn is honored to be the Northern Illinois University Fellowship Sponsor for the Illinois Bar Foundation’s 2016 Gala, where Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan will be presented with the 2016 Distinguished Award for Excellence.... Read More
John Sciaccotta Elected to Membership in the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel
08.08.16
Litigator John C. Sciaccotta has been elected a Member of the prestigious Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel.... Read More
Aronberg Goldgehn's Women's Initiative Hosts Its Inaugural Inspiration Award Luncheon
08.01.16
Ulta Beauty General Counsel Jodi Caro Honored With the 2016 Inspiration Award... Read More
The Defense of Trade Secrets Act took effect in May, amending the Economic Espionage Act, and providing a private right of civil legal action for businesses.... Read More
Employment Law Trending Now - DOL Final FLSA Overtime Rules Effective December 1, 2016
05.23.16
The U.S. Department of Labor has released its revised rules determining which white-collar employees are - or are not - entitled to the Fair Labor Standards Act’s minimum wage and overtime pay protections.... Read More
Bob Sodikoff and Son Featured in the Law Day Edition Of the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin
04.29.16
Aronberg Goldgehn member Robert N. Sodikoff and his son, also a lawyer, are featured in the annual Law Day Edition of the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin.... Read More
Employment Law Trending Now - Illinois and Chicago Mandated Paid Sick Leave
04.25.16
Paid sick leave and family leave laws already are in place in numerous jurisdictions across the country in both states and municipalities. Now Illinois and Chicago are poised to join in.... Read More
ERISA Update - Breaking News
03.01.16
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that ERISA pre-empts state law.... Read More
ERISA Update - Supreme Court Dramatically Limits ERISA Plans' Right to Reimbursement
01.25.16
In a decision that impacts ERISA plans’ ability to obtain reimbursement of benefits paid to, and on behalf of, plan participants, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that plans cannot recover funds spent by the participant.... Read More
In a blow to class action defendants, the Supreme Court has ruled that a defendant cannot use a settlement offer or a Rule 68 offer of judgment to cut off plaintiff’s claims.... Read More
Employment Law Trending Now - OSHA Issues Draft Guidance on Anti-Retaliation Protection
12.18.15
Early 2016 will be an important time for employers to take a close look at their employee whistleblower and anti-retaliation programs and update their training and policies to implement the latest legal requirements.... Read More
Aronberg Goldgehn Appoints New Practice Group Chairs
07.29.15
Nate Lichtenstein and Amy Rapoport Gibson Will Lead the Commercial Litigation Group; Paul Gilman and Tim Nelson, Business Law & Transactions... Read More
Chicago Lawyer magazine' has published the results of its annual diversity survey of the largest law firms in Illinois, and Aronberg Goldgehn has been ranked No. 1 in one analysis of the statistics.... Read More
John Sciaccotta Joins Aronberg Goldgehn
05.04.15
John Sciaccotta has joined Aronberg Goldberg as a member. He focuses his practice on litigation, arbitration and business counseling matters with a special emphasis on complex civil trial and appellate cases brought in federal and state courts throughout the country.... Read More
Aronberg Goldgehn Attorneys Named 2015 Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars in Illinois
01.12.15
Christopher J. Bannon, Jay A. Frank and Blooma Stark have been selected as Illinois Super Lawyers; Amber N. LaFevers, Timothy R. Nelson and Amy M. Rapoport Gibson named ‘Rising Stars.'... Read More
Employment Law Update - The Illinois Human Rights Act Amended
01.01.15
Effective Jan. 1, 2015, the Illinois Human Rights Act is amended to expand protections for workers and applicants related to pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions. This Update summarizes the Act.... Read More
Lisa Brodsky, Tim Nelson and Amy Gibson Elected New Members
01.01.15
Aronberg Goldgehn has elected Lisa J. Brodsky, Timothy R. Nelson and Amy M. Rapoport Gibson as Members of the firm, effective January 1, 2015.... Read More
Employment Law Update - Ban the Box Law Coming to Illinois
11.03.14
With the signing of the Job Opportunities for Qualified Applicants Act on July 19, 2014, Illinois employers are prohibited from requiring job applicants to check a box if they have criminal records.... Read More
Legal Netlink Alliance Spring General Meeting Held in Chicago
05.16.14
On May 16, Legal Netlink Alliance held its Spring General Meeting at the Standard Club in Chicago.... Read More
Amber LaFevers, Tim Nelson and Amy Gibson Named Rising Stars By Illinois Super Lawyers
01.13.14
Amber LaFevers, Timothy R. Nelson and Amy M. Rapoport Gibson have been designated as Rising Stars by Illinois Super Lawyers.... Read More
Amy Gibson, Tim Nelson and Julie Neubauer Named Rising Stars by Illinois Super Lawyers
08.29.13
Aronberg Attorneys Amy M. Rapoport Gibson, Timothy R. Nelson and Julie A. Neubauer and have been designated Rising Stars in Illinois by Super Lawyers.... Read More
Seven Aronberg Goldgehn Attorneys Named 2013 Illinois Super Lawyers' and Rising Stars' in Illinois
01.04.13
Aronberg Goldgehn is pleased to announce that four attorneys were selected as Illinois ‘Super Lawyers' for 2013 and four attorneys were designated as ‘Rising Stars' in Illinois by Super Lawyers magazine.... Read More
Lisa Brodsky and Amy Rapoport Gibson Win ERISA Appeal in 8th Circuit Court
08.21.12
Aronberg Goldgehn litigators Lisa J. Brodsky and Amy M. Rapoport Gibson have obtained an appellate court victory before the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit in IBEW Pension Plan v Wright and Walker.... Read More
Benjamin Haskin Joins Aronberg Goldgehn as an Associate
12.09.11
Timothy Nelson Joins Aronberg Goldgehn As An Associate
11.29.10
Timothy Nelson has joined Aronberg Goldgehn as an associate in the business law department.... Read More
