Labor & Employment

Workers' Compensation Defense

BCM Law, P.C. focuses on defending employers, insurers, and third-party administrators across industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, retail, and construction. Since its founding, the firm has been a leading Illinois defense practice, managing litigation aggressively, efficiently, and cost-effectively to protect client interests. The firm prioritizes data sharing with clients to enhance service and improve file-handling efficiency.

Employment Law

Provides defense and counsel to employers, focusing on labor and employment matters before administrative courts and regulatory agencies. Services include:

• Defending employers in discrimination cases under Title VII, ADA, and ADEA

• Handling harassment, retaliation, and workers’ compensation retaliation claims

• Ensuring compliance with FMLA, I-9, wage/hour, child labor, NLRA, and paid leave laws (e.g., Illinois PLAW, Chicago Paid Leave Ordinance)

• Representing employers in EEOC and state agency discrimination charges and mediations

• Advising on sensitive workplace investigations (discrimination, harassment)

• Partnering with HR on discipline, PIPs, and terminations

• Drafting/reviewing onboarding, separation, non-compete, and restrictive covenant agreements

• Preparing severance, resignation, and 1099 agreements

• Reviewing employee handbooks