Belleville Employment Discrimination Attorneys
Protect Your Rights as a Worker in Belleville, Illinois
When workplace discrimination occurs, it can affect not only your livelihood but also your sense of dignity and job security. At Sedey Harper Westhoff, we stand with workers who have been mistreated due to belonging to a protected class. With more than 75 years of combined experience and recognition from Best Lawyers® and Super Lawyers®, we can help you understand your rights and pursue fair treatment under Illinois and federal law.
If you believe you experienced discrimination at work in Belleville, we are here to guide you through your legal options. Call (314) 819-0963 or contact us online now.
What Is Employment Discrimination?
Employment discrimination occurs when an employer treats you differently or less favorably because of a protected characteristic, such as your race, sex, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, or national origin. These protections apply to many aspects of employment, including hiring, firing, pay, promotions, job assignments, training opportunities, and disciplinary actions. In Illinois, both state and federal laws safeguard you from discriminatory practices, such as the Illinois Human Rights Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and related statutes.
Discrimination is not always obvious. It can be subtle, hidden behind vague performance complaints, sudden schedule changes, or shifting expectations. If you are unsure whether something qualifies as discrimination, you should seek counsel from an experienced employment attorney.
Common Types of Employment Discrimination Cases We Handle
Our team represents workers from all industries and backgrounds, including hourly workers, professionals, and executives. If you believe your employer singled you out, ignored your concerns, or treated you differently from coworkers in similar roles, we can help evaluate your situation and determine whether discrimination occurred.
The discrimination cases we commonly help handle include:
- Age discrimination: When employers treat you unfairly or push you out because you are 40 or older.
- Disability discrimination: When you are denied reasonable accommodations or mistreated because of a physical or mental disability.
- Race discrimination: When you face unequal treatment due to your race, color, or ethnic background.
- Sex discrimination: When you experience unfair treatment based on sex, pregnancy, gender identity, or sexual orientation.
- Other protected classes: Including religion, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, military status, and more.
Signs You May Be Experiencing Discrimination
- We advise you about whether you have a case and how strong it is.
- We help you negotiate for severance or a better severance package.
- We file charges for you with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Missouri Commission on Human Rights, and the Illinois Department of Human Rights.
- We prosecute your case in state and federal court for a just result.
We Get Results!
Our clients say we are smart, hard-working, aggressive advocates, who will fight for your rights.
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"I have the utmost respect for Sedey Harper Westhoff."
They are a unique group of smart, talented, dedicated and passionate attorneys working together to represent their clients with the highest degree of legal expertise, and to make a positive difference in the world. Their work is unparalleled.
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"The counsel that I received from Sedey Harper Westhoff during each phase of my discrimination and retaliation case was excellent."
The professionalism and knowledge exhibited, and the personal touch my family received, was comforting during a very difficult time in my life.
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"You don’t just get one attorney… you get an entire firm on your side. I can’t recommend them highly enough."
Their reputation with the court system and the opposing firm / defendant spoke volumes in getting this case to a winning settlement. Most importantly, they are real people in a sea of so many attorneys.
- Terry H.
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