Earlier this year, the Chicago City Council made some serious changes to the city’s anti-sexual harassment ordinance. Although the law has been in effect for a few months, many employers still have questions about its implementation. And many victims are unaware of the additional protections in place.
The...
We are in the midst of what is being called “The Great Resignation,” with record numbers of employees leaving their current positions for greener pastures. Chicago area residents are no exception.
With all the job-hopping going on, Vaziri Law LLC has seen an uptick in the number...
Before becoming doctors, Chicago area medical students take the Physician’s Oath, which is based on the Hippocratic Oath from ancient Greece. The most well-known portion has these caregivers pledge:
“May I never see in my patient anything but a fellow human in pain. My goal will be...
We all like to think that dogs are man’s best friend and that they would not do anything to harm us. But the reality is over 4.5 million Americans suffer a serious dog bite injury each year.
In case you or a loved one in the Chicago area...
Since the World’s Columbian Exhibition in 1893 introduced the masses to brownies, Juicy Fruit gum, Shredded Wheat, PBR, and the Chicago-style hotdog, our city has been considered a hub of food innovation. That reputation will only grow when the breakfast and snack foods giant Kellogg’s makes its move to the Windy City.
When you enter into a business relationship with another person or company, you know you and the other party are out there making deals with third-parties too. But you expect those third-parties to refrain from interfering with any arrangements or deals of yours.
When a third-party does disrupt an...
This spring, the Chicago White Sox were sued by a former employee who is accusing them of discrimination based on sexual orientation, disability, and age. He also claims he was defamed by the team and suffered emotional distress.
While all of the claims made in the lawsuit are...
If you have recently lost your job, you may be able to sue your former employer for wrongful termination. Vaziri Law LLC’s experienced, Chicago-based employment law team is ready to hear your side of the story and help you figure out if filing a lawsuit is the right option for you....
When a business dispute arises, upset partners often delete emails, doctor the books, and shred documents. At other times, important information is lost due to incompetence so egregious it can be considered negligent. When these things happen, it can lead to legal claims for spoliation of evidence.
At Vaziri...
Since the beginning of the #metoo movement, many organizations have paid lip service to the idea that we need to get serious about ending sexual harassment in the workplace. But words mean little if they aren’t followed by action. That’s why the Vaziri Law LLC team wants to draw attention to a...
