Kimberly Ross concentrates her legal practice on defending and counseling management in employment law matters.
Kimberly's experience includes harassment and discrimination claims under Title VII and the Illinois Human Rights Act (race, national origin, gender/sex, religion), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), non-compete agreements, whistleblower claims, negligent hiring, supervision and retention, and retaliatory discharge. Kimberly is licensed to practice law in Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, and Michigan.
Kimberly is a recognized authority in employment law, conducting seminars, providing training and authoring articles on proper employment practices including hiring, effective discipline and discharge, performing investigations, maintaining personnel files and properly classifying employees under the FLSA. She is also well-versed in reviewing and drafting employee handbooks, employment policies, employment contracts, and severance agreements. Kimberly also co-chairs the Legislative Committee of the Illinois Defense Counsel and continually monitors legislative activities as they relate to new employment laws and changes to existing employment laws, advocating for changes and submitting objections during the legislative process when the proposed language would cause harm to employers.