Employment Law & Business Litigation Firm in Phoenix & Chicago
Also Handling Professional License Defense & Medical Professional Board Representation
Employment law attorneys address important matters related to:
- The rights of employees
- The responsibilities of employers
- And other issues that impact the professional and personal lives of the people involved
The attorneys of Weiler Law PLLC are committed to serving clients who need to protect their rights and interests in employment matters.
When other channels have been exhausted, civil litigation can resolve an employment dispute once and for all — and vindicate the party who has been wronged. Needless to say, excellent representation from an experienced employment litigator is a must in mounting a successful lawsuit.
Aggressive Lawyers with a Track Record of Success
The attorneys of Weiler Law PLLC are civil litigators first and foremost. Equipped with a track record of success, we concentrate on successfully resolving cases by being thorough, aggressive, and tenacious.
Our experience in employment law includes:
- Sexual harassment cases
- Retaliation and whistleblower cases that require strong legal intervention
- Helping employees navigate the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charge process
- Family And Medical Leave Act (FMLA) violations
- Age discrimination cases involving employees over the age of 40
- Race discrimination cases
- Severance agreements, non-compete agreements, non-solicitation agreements, and other employment contracts
- Constructive discharge and wrongful termination cases
- Representing clients in matters before professional associations and regulatory licensing boards
- Wage and hour law issues such as matters involving overtime, minimum wage, wage nonpayment, tipped work, and misclassification
- Helping employers with their employment law needs.
If you are seeking the advice of an attorney, Weiler Law PLLC can provide it. Contact us to schedule an appointment. We now represent clients throughout the Chicago area.
At Weiler Law PLLC, We Focus on Results
It shouldn’t be too much to ask for the opportunity to do your job in peace, be evaluated on the merits of your work, and know that your employer follows the law in its business practices.
If you’re like many hardworking people in Arizona, however, you’ve discovered that all too often, employers don’t play by the rules, and now you are paying the price.
You deserve to know that your employer will be held accountable — and that you will have a fair shot to succeed in the workforce whether you were:
- Turned down for a promotion because of your boss’s discriminatory beliefs
- Denied overtime you worked hard to earn
- Or punished for reporting illegal activity at work
Our firm has been a strong advocate for the rights of workers who want nothing more than to do their jobs and provide for themselves and their families. When an employer has engaged in discriminatory or other illegal behavior, our experienced legal team is ready to put a stop to it and help our client obtain a fair resolution.
What Sets Us Apart
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Personalized.We understand that each of our client's cases is unique and make sure to tailor our services to meet their individual goals.
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Efficient.We aim to resolve our clients' legal disputes in an efficient and effective manner by minimizing cost and time as much as possible.
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Results-Oriented.We are determined to fight for your case and continue to uphold our track record of success.
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Experienced.
Over 14 years of litigation experience.
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James Weiler"Attorney James Weiler primarily focuses his practice on litigating employment law matters including discrimination, harassment, and wrongful termination. Mr. Weiler also has significant experience handling a wide variety of litigation matters in the areas of Personal Injury, Commercial Litigation, Construction, Product Liability, General Liability/Insurance Defense, Medical Malpractice and Workers’ Compensation."
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Jason Barrat
"Attorney Jason Barrat focuses his practice on wage and hour employment law. Mr. Barrat helps victims who are not compensated their full minimum wages or overtime wages. Mr. Barrat is an aggressive litigator who files almost exclusively in Federal Court."
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Amanda Kuklinski
"Attorney Kuklinski has experience representing employees in a broad range of employment issues, with a particular focus on employment discrimination, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), wrongful termination, and hostile work environment claims."
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Kelsey Whalen
"Attorney Kelsey Whalen assists individuals who have been subjected to illegal employment practices. Ms. Whalen handles a wide range of employment issues with a primary focus in workplace discrimination, sexual harassment, and retaliation."
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What Does an Employment Law Attorney Do?
Employment law attorneys represent both employers and employees in workplace disputes, as well as in an effort to avoid them by aiding employers in complying with employment laws.
Some common matters that our attorneys provide representation or legal guidance for include:
- Mistreatment by an employer: Harassment, misclassification, unpaid overtime
- Wrongful termination: Discrimination, medical condition, performing legal rights, public policy issues, violation of contractual rights
- Terminating unsatisfactory employees
- Unemployment compensation
Our Areas of practice
Arizona & Federal Employment Laws
State and federal laws are in place to protect an employee’s workplace rights, including:
Employment At-Will Law
Arizona is an “at-will” employment state. This means that employees can quit or be terminated at any time, with or without cause. Nonetheless, instances of wrongful termination can still occur, for example if the basis of the termination is due to a medical condition or for discriminatory reasons.
Wage & Hour Laws
- Minimum wage: Arizona law and the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) have wage and hour laws in place that employers must follow, including minimum wage, overtime compensation, and other wage protections. Federal, state, and local laws may designate different minimum wage rates, and employers must pay whichever is highest. For example, Arizona has a set minimum wage of $13.85, which is higher than the federal of $7.25, so employers in Arizona must pay the state’s minimum wage rate.
- Tipped employees: Employers may include tips, if employees can earn them, as part of minimum wage compensation. This means that an employer can pay as little as $9.15 per hour, as long as the tips that are earned bring the total hourly pay rate up to at least the state minimum wage of $13.85.
- Overtime: The FLSA and Arizona law state that employees will earn a pay rate of time-and-a-half when they work more than 40 hours in a work week. However, there are employees who are exempt from earning overtime wages, for example, a salaried manager.
- Discrimination and harassment laws: Title VII of the federal Civil Rights Act of 1964, in addition to other federal laws, prohibits employers from making job decisions based on age, race, color, religion, sex, disability, medical conditions (including pregnancy), or national origin.
Laws are also in place to protect employees from retaliation when complaints are made about workplace harassment or discrimination.
If you are an employer in need of assistance with employment decisions or an employee who feels as though their rights have been violated, call and speak to an attorney with Weiler Law PLLC. Schedule a consultation today to hear your legal options. We now represent clients throughout the Chicago area.
