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April 19, 2023

The Family Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) intends to help workers balance their family and work lives by providing many employees unpaid leave for medical or family reasons. If you are eligible, you may take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave annually and still qualify for your healthcare benefits.

April 5, 2023

Being without a job is stressful, and if the situation happened because of wrongful termination, it is even more upsetting. So first, learn how payments are determined for wrongful termination and related topics below.

March 29, 2023

Illinois is an at-will employment state, meaning that your company can fire you for no reason at any time. However, there are exceptions. For example, an employer cannot fire you for illegal reasons, including as retaliation for engaging in a protected activity.

March 15, 2023

Do Illinois Pregnancy Laws Protect Women At Work?

Feb. 23, 2023

The Civil Service Reform Act of 1978 (CRSA) was devised to offer government managers more flexibility to enhance government productivity and operations. It also was written to protect federal workers from unwarranted or unfair practices.

Feb. 9, 2023

Illinois has an at-will employment policy, meaning you can be fired without cause. However, this is different than a company firing you for a reason that is illegal under state or federal law.

Jan. 18, 2023

So, you work in Schaumburg at Park Lane Jewelry or Cruises International but need to take time off to help your sick wife.

Jan. 4, 2023

There are laws in the United States to protect workers from discrimination. However, many companies still discriminate against workers for their race, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, etc.

Dec. 21, 2022

The Illinois Public Labor Relations Act protects union organizers and unions under Illinois employment laws. As such, you have the right to form, join or aid a union as an organizer or an employee without fearing you will lose your job.

Dec. 7, 2022

In Illinois, it is illegal for employers to discriminate against employees or job candidates who are expecting a baby, just gave birth, or suffer from medical conditions because of pregnancy or childbirth. Contact Chicago employment law attorneys immediately if your boss has violated any Illinois pregnancy laws we will discuss.