Chicago Employment Discrimination Lawyer Who Fights Back

Standing Up to Workplace Discrimination

If you were treated unfairly because of who you are-race, sex, age, disability, religion, national origin, or sexual orientation-the law is on your side. At the Law Offices of Mark P. Loftus, employees across Chicago, from the Loop and River North to Oak Park and Berwyn, get direct access to a trial-tested advocate. We use Title VII and the Illinois Human Rights Act to hold employers accountable and pursue the compensation you deserve.

Types of Discrimination Cases We Handle

Bias can be obvious-or subtle. We build cases around proof of unequal treatment, patterns, and credibility.

Race/Color Discrimination

promotions, pay, or discipline skewed by race or color; racial slurs or disparate standards.

Sex/Gender & Pregnancy

denial of promotion, unequal pay, pregnancy bias, or stereotyping.

Age (40+)

layoffs or demotions targeting older workers.

Disability

refusal to provide reasonable accommodations or unlawful termination because of a disability.

National Origin/Religion

accent bias, citizenship-based harassment, refusal of reasonable religious accommodations.

Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

unequal treatment or harassment based on LGBTQ+ status.

How We Prove Discrimination

Direct evidence (an email or remark) helps, but most cases are proved through patterns and pretext. We gather documents, witness statements, and comparators, then file an EEOC charge or with IDHR and move for a Right to Sue when appropriate. Mark prepares each case as if it will be tried at the Daley Center or federal court in Chicago.

Discrimination FAQ

You Don't Have to Tolerate Bias

If you're facing workplace discrimination in Chicago, Cicero, Maywood, or the near suburbs, the Law Offices of Mark P. Loftus will level the playing field-confidentially and decisively.