Becky Kalas represents employers in labor and employment matters in the courts, in arbitrations, and in government agency proceedings, including with the EEOC, the U.S. Department of Labor, the National Labor Relations Board, the Illinois Department of Human Rights, the Illinois Department of Labor, the Chicago Commission on Human Relations, and other agencies at the federal, state and local level.
Becky has represented national employers and small businesses in the retail, hospitality, technology, manufacturing and healthcare industries, among others. This representation has included providing advice and counsel with respect to disputes involving claims of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation under local, state, and federal fair employment laws, such as Title VII, the Americans With Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Illinois Human Rights Act, and the Chicago Human Rights Ordinance. Becky’s practice has also included defending employers against lawsuits involving state tort claims such as defamation, tortious interference, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and retaliatory discharge; claims arising from state statutes such as the Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act and the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act; and claims regarding non-compete provisions and other employment contract matters.
Becky is also adept at counseling employers to reduce the risk of potential litigation and provides guidance with respect to policy development and implementation, and advice on the business and legal ramifications of day-to-day employment decisions.