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June 14, 2023

On election day in November 2022, Illinois voters approved a state constitutional amendment called the Illinois

May 24, 2023

Illinois is an at-will employment state, so an organization may fire workers without cause and at any time. However, if they discriminate against and terminate you, that is another matter.

May 10, 2023

Illinois is an ‘at will’ state for employment, meaning companies can fire you anytime and for any reason. However, if you are discriminated against and let go, this is against the law.

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.