Whistleblower and Retaliation Claims: The Law Offices of Fern Tr

For the past 15 years, the Law Offices of Fern Trevino has limited its practice to the representation of employees. The Law Offices of Fern Trevino litigates, negotiates, and mediates extensively in select employment law areas: whistleblower claims (including Sarbanes-Oxley), sexual harassment, discrimination (gender, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, race, national origin, age, disability, and religious discrimination), retaliation for having complained of discrimination or harassment, retaliatory discharge and wrongful termination, and FMLA violations. The firm advises current and former employees about severance and non-compete agreements. In addition, the firm counsels employees on how to handle difficult or ongoing workplace issues. Illegal retaliation occurs when an employer takes an adverse action, such as termination or demotion, against an employee because s/he engaged in a “protected activity,” which is activity which is protected by law or public policy. Whistleblower claims arise when an employee reports, threatens to report or refuses to participate in certain types of illegal or improper activities, such as those that threaten the health, safety or welfare of Illinois citizens.