Labor and employment attorney in Elmhurst, Illinois
McGregor Dunn Law LLC represents employees, labor unions, and police officers in labor and employment matters across DuPage County, Cook County, and the Chicagoland area. Your HR department is not there to help you.
- For employees
- Wage claims, discipline, investigations, and severance agreements.
- For unions and associations
- Contract negotiation and enforcement, grievances, and arbitration.
- For police officers
- Officer-involved shootings, internal investigations, and 24/7 critical incident response.
We represent employees in all manner of employment actions.
If you have a complaint against your employer, consult with us before taking any action. We make sure your case is handled properly from day one, and we will not let your employer's lawyers intimidate you.
Unpaid Wages
Recovering unpaid wages, overtime, final compensation, and other money your employer owes you under the Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act, the Illinois Minimum Wage Law, and the FLSA.
Severance & Separation Agreements
Reviewing and negotiating severance, separation, and settlement agreements before you sign.
HR & Internal Investigations
Representation during workplace investigations, whether you are the victim, a witness, or the subject.
Unfair Discipline
Challenging discipline and terminations that are unjust, retaliatory, or inconsistent with policy or contract.
Discrimination & Harassment
Guidance on claims under the Illinois Human Rights Act, including charges filed with the IDHR.
Estate Planning for Workers
Every Illinois worker should also have a comprehensive estate plan. Learn about estate planning.
If you have been given an agreement to sign, you need a lawyer. We have negotiated settlement agreements, severance and separation agreements, and more.
We can represent your union or professional association.
McGregor Dunn Law LLC has experience negotiating employment contracts on behalf of employees and their labor unions under the Illinois Public Labor Relations Act and the National Labor Relations Act. If your union or professional association is looking for new representation, or wants to add to its legal team, contact us to see how we can help.
Contract Negotiation
Bargaining collective bargaining agreements that protect wages, benefits, and working conditions.
Contract Enforcement & Grievances
Enforcing your contract and litigating grievances when the employer does not honor it.
Unfair Labor Practices
Filing and defending unfair labor practice charges before the Illinois Labor Relations Board and the NLRB.
Arbitration & Mediation
Representation in grievance arbitration, interest arbitration, and mediation.
24/7 Critical Incident Response
Around-the-clock response when a member is involved in a critical incident.
First Responder Estate Planning
Estate planning coordinated with pension and line-of-duty benefits. Learn more.
Representation for police officers
We have extensive experience representing police officers in officer-involved shootings, internal investigations, separation agreements, and their needs in navigating the requirements of the SAFE-T Act.
Read about police decertification issues.
FOP Legal Plan members: your representation may be covered by the plan. Visit the FOP Legal Plan website to determine coverage.
McGregor Dunn Law LLC is not endorsed by the FOP or FOP Legal Plan, Inc.
- Officer-involved shootingsRepresentation through every stage of the investigation.
- Internal investigationsProtecting your rights in administrative and internal affairs interviews. What to know before a use-of-force interview.
- Separation agreementsReviewing and negotiating the terms when you leave the job.
- SAFE-T ActGuidance on how the Act affects your duties, certification, and career.
- Critical incident coverageOn-call representation for a flat yearly fee. Learn more.
Helpful links
Official sources for the laws and decisions that govern Illinois workplaces.
Labor Law
Labor and employment articles
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What Illinois Police Officers Should Know Before a Use-of-Force Interview
A use-of-force interview can shape both your career and any case that follows. What Illinois officers should understand about their rights, the process, and representation.
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Understanding the Limits of Your Union's Lawyers
Union lawyers represent the union, not individual members. When Illinois employees need independent counsel for discrimination, retaliation, and other individual claims.
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Victims' Economic Security and Safety Act (VESSA)
Illinois VESSA gives employees affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and other violent crimes job-protected leave, accommodations, and protection from retaliation.