Rafael E. Lazaro's Legal Cases (3)

Employment and labor

Retaliation Against Hotel Manager Who Reported Sexual Harassment

N/A

OUTCOME: Matter is currently pending

Represent a former Assistant General Manager who reported a manager's sexually degrading conduct toward female staff. Rather than investigate, the employer turned the investigation on her, accused her ... of fabricating the complaints, and fired her while the harasser faced no discipline. Claims include hostile work environment and retaliation under Title VII and the Illinois Human Rights Act. Matter pending in the Northern District of Illinois.

Wrongful termination

Sexual Harassment, Retaliation and Wage Theft at Illinois Medical Testing Facilities

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OUTCOME: case settled

Represent a former nurse and manager subjected to sexual harassment by a coworker and an owner, told to "get over it," replaced by a less-qualified male employee, and fired after complaining. The EEOC ... found reasonable cause to believe she was harassed, discriminated against based on sex, and retaliated against. Claims under Title VII, the Illinois Human Rights Act, the FLSA, the Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act, and the Illinois Gender Violence Act. Matter pending in the Northern District of Illinois.

Wrongful termination

Executive Retaliation and Equity Forfeiture Against Financial Services Firm

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OUTCOME: Case settled

Represent a former Senior Vice President terminated after 27 years and stripped of unvested equity awards following his complaints about race discrimination and retaliation against a colleague. Claims ... include Title VII retaliation, Section 1981 retaliation, and breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing.

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