Strategic Counsel For Workers At Every Organizational Level

Employment Lawyers In St. Louis Fighting For Your Rights

When your employer denies you the wages or compensation you have earned, the stress can feel immense. You deserve to be treated with dignity and respect, and you need a powerful advocate to stand up for your job and your livelihood. If you have a question or concern about your wages or compensation, call us at 314-621-2626 or 844-408-0424 or send an email today.

At Schuchat, Cook & Werner, we have been steadfast champions of employee wage and compensation rights for over 75 years. We are one of the Midwest’s trusted firms dedicated to employment and labor law, representing workers and executives across St. Louis, Missouri, and Southern Illinois. We take on the toughest cases.

Your Rights Are Our Fight: Key Areas Of Employment Law

Our labor and employment group focuses on protecting the individual employee. We provide firm legal counsel and representation in the following critical areas where employees often need help:

Prevailing Wage And Overtime

Every hour you work must be correctly recorded and compensated. Many workers are denied unpaid overtime or have issues with prevailing wage lawsuits on government contracts. We provide diligent guidance to help employees recover lost wages.

Employment Contracts And Severance

Understanding the fine print is vital. Before signing a document or being laid off, you may need legal advice regarding noncompete, severance and other employment contracts. We also provide guidance on understanding your employee workplace rights outlined in handbooks or agreements.

We provide detailed advice to help you protect your financial interests, whether you are starting a new job or transitioning out. We offer diligent protection of your rights in employee-employer disputes, from the initial agreement review through final litigation.

Labor And Employment Group Attorneys

Get In Touch With Our St. Louis Employment Group

If you have questions about unpaid wages, overtime, noncompete, severance and other employment contracts, do not wait until your rights are permanently harmed. Call us at 314-621-2626 or 888-365-0445 or send an email today. Our dedicated attorneys have the deep knowledge and experience to guide you through the complexities of Missouri and Illinois employment law.

We are dedicated to helping employees secure justice – we measure success by the right result for you, not by firm profit.

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