Potter Bolaños Files Class Action on Behalf of Women Public Defenders Facing Pervasive Sexual Assaults and Harassment in the Workplace

Female Cook County Assistant Public Defenders have endured extreme and pervasive sexual assaults and harassment in the workplace for years. Potter Bolaños filed a class action lawsuit on their behalf on November 8, 2017. Read more about the case here.

Potter Bolaños Opposes Federal Rule Changes that Would Tilt Balance Against Individual Employees

Rule 30(b)(6) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure plays an important role in both individual and class action cases. It allows for depositions of corporate or other business entities, which employees use to gain important information about employers’ policies, practices, and potentially unlawful behavior.

Proposed changes to Rule 30(b)(6), however, seek to limit the these depositions’ effectiveness and tilt the balance against employees when issues arise. Potter Bolaños submitted comments opposing the Rule changes as part of our effort to monitor and respond to changes in the law and to keep a level playing field between employees and employers.

Check out our comments below.

Potter Bolaños Comments on Proposed Changes to Rule 30(b)(6)

In the News

Founding attorney Robin Potter will be appearing on the What’s Left? radio show with Host Brandon Johnson to discuss the current race discrimination lawsuits filed against Chicago Public Schools, as part of a deeper discussion titled “A Whiteout of Black and Tenured Public School Teachers – From Charlottesville to Chicago.” Tune in at 7:00 and 11:00 this Saturday!

"A Whiteout of Black and Tenured Public School Teachers" – From Charlottesville to Chicago… on the next What's Left?…

Posted by Chicago Teachers Union Foundation on Thursday, August 17, 2017

In the News

On Good Day Chicago, Robin Potter discussed the rights and responsibilities of employees and employers when employees post about work on social media.

http://www.fox32chicago.com/mornings/118077576-story

 

 

 

Whistleblowers

Being a whistleblower takes courage. Whether it is standing up for fellow employees who have been discriminated against or raising concerns about fraud or illegal activity, taking that step is never easy. We understand. Our lawyers go beyond simply representing their clients, we provide counsel and support.

Robin Potter & Associates has been at the forefront of whistleblower representation for decades. We have successfully taken on major publicly traded corporations and small private entities.

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Minimum Wage, Overtime, and Unpaid Wages

Overtime and Minimum Wage Attorneys – Robin Potter and her firm have helped thousands of employees recover millions of dollars in unpaid wages over the last twenty years. Wage and hour violations can arise in a variety of circumstances, including for instance:

  • When an employee paid hourly is required to work “off-the-clock,” i.e., without pay;
  • When an employee is mis-classified as an “independent contractor” or “white collar exempt” employee, and not paid overtime when she works more than 40 hours per week;
  • When an employer fails to comply with statutory requirements to take a “tip credit” toward minimum wage for employees who earn gratuities;
  • When an employer fails to pay non-exempt employees for pre- or post-shift meetings, for time spent donning and doffing uniforms or protective gear, or for time worked during unpaid lunch breaks.

This list is not exhaustive. Wage and hour violations can arise under a variety of circumstances and contexts. Our firm has successfully represented employees in wage and hour actions in a variety of employment settings, including restaurants, hospitality, law enforcement, education, manufacturing, service, retail, municipal employees, trucking, sales, real estate, health care, pharma, and the list goes on.

If you have any questions about how you have been paid, or if you believe you are owed wages, contact us.

For more information about federal and state laws that protect employees’ wages click here.

Legal Services – Employment Law

For more than 30 years, Robin Potter & Associates, P.C., and our attorneys have been dedicated to providing vigorous legal representation for working women and men to achieve their maximum rights and benefits under the law.  In our employment law practice, we have successfully represented clients who have suffered from all forms of discrimination, including race, gender, national-origin, religion, age and disability, employees who have been shorted their wages, and employees who have blown the whistle on the improper or fraudulent practices of their employers and government contractors.

We represent employees from all walks of life, including executive, white collar, blue collar, salaried, hourly, piece-work, golden parachuted and across all industries in litigation and in negotiating fair employment contracts and separation packages. We proudly represent labor unions, including the Chicago Teachers Union. Our office also specializes in representing individuals in maximizing their benefits for workers’ compensation, social security, leaves of absence and other disability and pension benefits.

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Our record speaks for itself. The Firm has returned millions to the treasuries of the government and private carries, and to thousands of employees and whistle blowers throughout the country. We have represented individual clients to members of large multi-state class actions. We were one of the first firms in Chicago to bring lawsuits on behalf of individual qui tam relators after the False Claims Act was amended in 1986, and we are one of the few firms in the country to have successfully tried qui tam cases to verdict. To schedule a consultation, click on this link.