We Protect Employees’ Rights Every Day

At the Karmel & Torres, LLC, we firmly believe that every worker has the right to fair pay, reasonable working conditions, a discrimination-free workplace and other basic rights. Since 1960, our firm has been passionately protecting the rights of employees in diverse industries and jobs. We focus 100 percent on employment and labor law. These fields are not just something we dabble in; they are all we do, and we have maintained that core focus for more than 50 years.

Our dedication is evident in our successes. Over the years, the firm has recovered millions of dollars in unpaid wages and overtime for employees.

No matter what type of employment issue you are facing, you deserve dedicated and experienced legal advice. Contact us at 312-680-0797 for a free consultation. We have offices in Chicago, Illinois and near Grand Rapids, Michigan but we represent workers nationwide.

What We Offer

As a full-service employment law firm, we represent employees and workers in nearly every type of legal issue they encounter. Our main areas of focus include:

• Whistleblower claims: Have you discovered that your employer is engaged in illegal or unethical conduct? Whether you are wondering how to proceed with the information or you have already reported the misconduct only to face retaliation, we can help.
• Employment discrimination: Are you being treated unfairly or being harassed on the basis of your race, religion, gender, age, disability or other protected grounds? We can help you take legal action to protect your right to a discrimination-free workplace.
• Sexual harassment: No worker should be subjected to unrelenting sexual harassment at work. Our firm can advise you of your rights and fight to stop the harassment.
• Wage and hour claims: We work hard to ensure that workers get the fair pay they are entitled to receive. Our attorneys handle overtime claims, minimum wage claims, unpaid commissions and bonuses, unpaid internships and other types of wage and hour cases.
• Other employment issues: We represent workers in nearly any type of employment law issue, including Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) violations, mass layoffs, contractual issues, employee benefits issues and more.

With convenient office locations in downtown Chicago as well as near Grand Rapids, Michigan, we handle all of these matters throughout Illinois, Michigan and the entire country.

Representing Unions Nationwide For More Than Five Decades

Collective bargaining has produced countless advancements in workers’ rights. Collective bargaining with unions has led to the protection of important rights — such as reasonable working conditions and fair wages — that are foundational to the health, safety and wellness of workers in every industry.

Unions are subject to detailed federal regulations. Labor law is a labyrinth of complex federal laws, regulations and precedents. Navigating these intricate legal standards requires skill, experience and dedication.

What Makes Our Firm Different

At the Karmel & Torres, LLC, we provide experienced legal guidance for unions in the many legal issues they encounter. Our firm has focused exclusively on labor and employment law since its founding over five decades ago. Our lawyers do not just dabble in these areas; rather, it is all we do. This core focus enables us to keep abreast of the latest developments in the law and industry.

Our attorneys have experience representing some of the largest unions in the United States. We understand the challenges unions face in the current political and economic climate, and we work diligently to overcome legal hurdles on our clients’ behalf. To learn more, we encourage you to contact our offices in Chicago, Illinois and near Grand Rapids, Michigan to schedule a free consultation.

What We Do

We represent unions in a broad range of legal matters, including:

• National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) matters: We handle allegations of unfair labor practices, election petitions and challenges, injunctions and other matters. Our attorneys have experience appearing before seven regional NLRB offices.
• Internal union matters: We provide experienced legal guidance for internal union elections as well as employment matters within the union.
• Grievance arbitration: We provide comprehensive guidance for unions on whether and how to proceed with grievance arbitration. We also handle proceedings for enforcing or vacating arbitration awards in federal court.
• Collective bargaining agreements: Our attorneys provide strategic counsel for unions in negotiating, drafting and reviewing collective bargaining agreements.
• Union mergers: We advise unions on merger and affiliation issues, and we also handle challenges to mergers. Our firm successfully defeated a lawsuit that sought to void a merger of national unions.
• Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act (LMRDA) issues: We provide seasoned guidance on ensuring compliance with the detailed provisions of the LMRDA.

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For more information, contact the Karmel & Torres, LLC at 312-680-0797. To discuss your situation with one of our employment lawyers during a free initial consultation, call 312-680-0797. With offices in downtown Chicago, Illinois, and near Grand Rapids, Michigan, we represent unions nationwide.