The following are some of the issues that arise in the workplace.

Wages and Overtime

Wage or overtime violations (FLSA, IMWA, IMWPCA), unpaid commissions, off-the-clock time, including class actions can all create issues for employees and employers. There are strict record-keeping requirements as well. Choate Law can help guide you though these matters.

Contract Matters

Choate Law has extensive experience negotiating, drafting, and reviewing employment contracts including severance agreements. Non-compete and non-solicitation agreements have been subject to substantial changes recently, as well.

Workplace Discrimination

Discrimination at work can be based in many different protected classes including:
 - Race discrimination
 - National origin discrimination
 - Sex discrimination (gender discrimination)
 - Age discrimination in employment
 - Sexual orientation discrimination 
This list isn't exhaustive, but gives an idea of the types of protected classes.

Retaliation

Retaliation after complaining of discrimination or harassment is prohibited. Despite the laws, retaliation in the workplace happens.

Workplace Harassment

As with discrimination, harassment that occurs because of your membership in a protected class is forbidden under various laws.


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