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March 21, 2022

As per the Civil Rights Act, every US citizen has the right to be treated equally and fairly. Civil rights ensure this, particularly for people who have been historically discriminated against due to some group characteristic. This includes their gender, skin color, religion, and other factors that they cannot change and should not be discriminated against.

March 7, 2022

Whether you are a new father or your wife is expecting another child soon, you can spend time with them after the birth without fearing for your job as per the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). If your employer is giving you a hard time regarding those leaves, you should get in touch with Illinois Family Medical Leave Act attorneys and take them to court.

Feb. 26, 2022

When you are about to give birth or waiting on your partner to do so, ensuring you are there during their first forays into the world should be a priority. It is the best way to create a bond with your child that can last a lifetime.

Feb. 11, 2022

The state of Illinois recognizes 'at will' employment. This means that any employer there can fire a worker for any reason whatsoever. It may sound unfair, but there are certain exceptions to this rule. One of those falls under The Whistleblower Act.

Jan. 26, 2022

If you have just lost your job, you are going through a tough time. Maybe you saw it coming. However, if you were blindsided, chances are your rights were violated.

Jan. 12, 2022

At some point in time, you will need to take time off work. A family member may need your assistance, or you may have to be hospitalized. In this case, FMLA can ensure you don't go in the red, and you have a job to return to.

Dec. 28, 2021

A peaceful work environment is every employee's right, as per Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. As per the law, a hostile work environment is one in which an employee is subjected to harassment or unfair treatment resulting in an atmosphere where they feel threatened or intimidated.

Dec. 14, 2021

Ever since President Biden announced his Path Out of the Pandemic plan, employers in Illinois and across the US have implemented mandatory Covid-19 vaccination policies. While the policies may differ from one employer to another, they must allow employees to request accommodations based on medical or religious grounds.

Dec. 7, 2021

As of April 2019, Illinois is not a right-to-work state. The legislation was signed into effect by Governor J.B. Pritzker, which rolled back the protections that Lincolnshire had established in 2015. The decision was later overruled by the federal court, which ruled that only states have the authority to adopt laws.

Nov. 24, 2021

Yes, but certain exceptions can lead to wrongful termination if they are violated. Illinois is an at-will employment state. This means that your employer can terminate your employment for any reason and at any time.