Chicago Wrongful Termination Lawyer for Illegal Firings
Was Your Firing Illegal?
Illinois is generally at-will-but not when employers break the law. If you were fired for a discriminatory reason or for protected activity, that's
retaliatory discharge. The Law Offices of Mark P. Loftus helps employees across Chicago, Oak Park, and Cicero challenge unlawful terminations.
Common Illegal Reasons We Fight
termination for filing a claim or seeking medical care.
reporting illegal or unsafe practices to management or authorities.
Complaints About Harassment or Discrimination
punishment for speaking up about unlawful conduct.
Protected Leave
firing for taking legally protected medical or family leave.
Breach of Contract
termination that violates a written or implied agreement.
Disability
refusal to provide reasonable accommodations or unlawful termination because of a disability.
How We Prove Retaliation
Employers rarely admit motive. We show
pretext through timing, shifting explanations, comparative treatment, and your performance record. Co-worker testimony and documents fill in the gaps. If your case belongs in court, Mark is ready.
Experience & Settlements
Wrongful Termination FAQ
They gave a fake reason; what now?
We compare your record to others and the timing of your protected activity to prove pretext.
I resigned because conditions were unbearable; do I have a claim?
Potentially, as constructive discharge if a reasonable person would feel forced to quit.
What can I recover?
Back pay, front pay, emotional distress (in many cases), punitive damages in egregious cases, and attorney's fees under various laws.
Don't Accept an Illegal Firing
From the Loop to the near suburbs, the Law Offices of Mark P. Loftus will challenge unlawful terminations and pursue the outcome you deserve.