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Nov. 1, 2021

If you have ever been discriminated against in the workplace and received justice in the form of a settlement, you should thank the people behind the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The Act was monumental in ending employment discrimination and other discriminatory acts that made the lives of women and people of color miserable.

Oct. 13, 2021

If you were fired for filing a complaint against your company, you were discharged in retaliation as per Illinois law. Retaliatory discharge is an offense in Illinois that carries severe consequences. Here are some of the top reasons/complaints that can compel a disgruntled employer to fire an employee.

Oct. 4, 2021

Religious discrimination at work can take a toll on your emotional and psychological well-being. It is important to note that it is also illegal in Illinois. Hiring a wrongful termination lawyer in Naperville should be your priority if you are fired for your religious beliefs.

Sept. 14, 2021

Sexual harassment is illegal in the state of Illinois as per the Illinois Human Rights Act. So if you are receiving unwanted sexual advances or being asked for sexual favors in the workplace, you can and should file a complaint and sue if no action is taken to correct the behavior. A Chicago employment lawyer who is proficient in handling these cases will prove invaluable at that time.

Sept. 14, 2021

If you have to take time off from work to take care of yourself or a loved one who is seriously sick, you should be able to take time off work. Stress resulting from the thought of imminent job loss may exacerbate your condition and circumstances. This is where the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) comes in.

Aug. 18, 2021

As per the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act, employees who suffer an on-the-job injury have to undergo medical treatment to heal. The Act provides financial aid to help them pay for said treatments as well as living expenses and bills while they are recuperating. However, some employers may try to avoid this responsibility by firing the employee.

July 29, 2021

When you are at work, you should expect that your privacy is being protected. However, those rights may be violated without your knowledge. In the U.S., the right to workplace privacy is dependent on the state, so protections vary from one to the other.

July 12, 2021

In Illinois, discrimination based on one’s politics happens when an employer makes job decisions based on an employee’s party affiliations, political beliefs, or civic activities. This can be anything from supporting gun control, running for a local school board, or taking part in a protest.

June 29, 2021

Harassment or discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation was included in anti-discrimination protection under Title VII in 2017. This move established that discrimination based on sexual orientation is a form of sex discrimination, which is an already protected category.

June 23, 2021

According to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, 60 percent of women experienced sexual harassment in their workplace. Their experiences ranged from inappropriate comments to unwanted touching to coercion, coming from both males and females.