One-step-ahead labor and employment counsel

John Klages advises employers in a variety of industries in the area of labor and employment law. With more than 30 years of experience advising Fortune 500 companies employing thousands of employees, John’s practice focuses on:

• Employment law counseling and regulatory compliance
• Labor law advising and regulatory compliance
• Strategic defense of labor and employment disputes

Clients have come to know John for his scrupulous preparation and attention to detail, anticipating possible twists and turns in disputes and litigation and positioning his clients for the best results. They also know him to be proactive in handling the day-to-day employee relations issues that arise. John has spoken on a variety of employment-related topics, including employment handbooks, sexual harassment, employer investigations and arbitration.

Bar Admissions

• Illinois

Education

• American University Washington College of Law (J.D., 1987)

• University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (B.A., 1984)
  • Bronze Tablet (1984)

• "Employee Discipline and Discharge: A 'How To' Primer"
• "HR: Is that your final answer? 2014 Labor and Employment Legal Update"
• "Navigating the Complexities of the New ADA"
• Common Employer Work Rules Found Unlawful
• Copying Your Attorney Isn’t Enough to Protect an Email from Disclosure
• Employers Take Note: NLRB Finds Common Handbook Policies Unlawful
• Everything From The Obama Board Must Go! NLRB Majority Overturns Many Obama Board Decisions Prior to Chairman Phillip Miscimarra's Departure