Employers & Employees

Helping Employers Appropriately Avoid Litigation

At Malkinson & Halpern, P.C., our vast background in litigating employment claims provides us with a unique perspective on these disputes and how best to avoid them. Consequently, we enjoy representing and continually do represent small to medium-sized employers on all aspects of employment law. By working with your executive team and human resources department before problems arise, our lawyers can help your company avoid costly litigation and provide for a happier and more stable workforce.

Employee Handbooks & Policies

A well-drafted employee handbook is an essential part of effective employee management. Clearly written policies can provide guidance to human resource officers to resolve employee complaints and address workplace concerns. However, a poorly written handbook could inadvertently create a contract and limit an employer's ability to fire ineffective employees "at will." Gaps in your employment policies could also leave your company vulnerable to employment discrimination and wage & hour violation claims that could cost thousands of dollars in liquidated damages. At Malkinson & Halpern, P.C., we want to help you avoid those expenses by proactively drafting employee handbooks and policies that clarify and simplify employee operating procedure.

Resolving Employee Issues

When an employee raises workplace concerns, Malkinson & Halpern, P.C., can be there to help you achieve a fair and advantageous result, while avoiding expensive litigation. Whether complaints arise based on workplace discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation or under the applicable wage and hour laws, there are strategies to resolve the issues out of court. Our team can help you draft revised policies, negotiate settlements, and even craft severance agreements to remove the problems from your workplace.

Defending Employment Litigation

When negotiations fail, or in cases where litigation cannot be avoided or is actually necessary, Malkinson & Halpern, P.C., has the trial experience to defend your company and its interests. We will defend you against administrative complaints in the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Illinois Department of Human Rights, and other administrative agencies, or in federal and state court. We understand the litigation process and can identify and develop defenses to protect you from improper claims.

Free Consultation with Our Attorneys

Employers can rely on the experienced employment attorneys at Malkinson & Halpern, P.C., to protect them at every stage of the employment process. Whether you are drafting policies or defending litigation, contact Malkinson & Halpern, P.C., today to schedule a meeting with your executive team.