January 20 , 2026
Hiring Discrimination Based On Age Is Illegal, But Still Happens. At the Law Office of Michael T. Smith & Associates, we frequently speak with older job applicants who believe they…
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As employment attorneys serving workers across Illinois, we regularly hear from employees who suspect they are owed overtime pay but aren’t sure what to do next. If you’ve worked more…
Read MoreDecember 15 , 2025
When an employee requests a disability accommodation, it should trigger a cooperative process between the worker and the employer—not punishment. Unfortunately, some employees in Illinois experience demotions, negative evaluations, or…
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Reporting discrimination in the workplace is a protected act under both federal and Illinois law. Unfortunately, many employees who speak up face retaliation from their employers. Retaliation can take many…
Read MoreNovember 18 , 2025
As employment law attorneys in Chicago, we frequently hear from workers who are concerned about losing their jobs after raising concerns about unsafe working conditions. Reporting safety violations is not…
Read MoreNovember 4 , 2025
As employment attorneys serving Chicago and throughout Illinois, we frequently meet with workers who have been misclassified as independent contractors. Misclassification is not a harmless mistake and carries serious consequences.…
Read MoreOctober 21 , 2025
When workplace misconduct occurs, employees often struggle to distinguish between sexual harassment and sex discrimination. Both are unlawful under federal law and Illinois law, but they are not identical concepts.…
Read MoreOctober 7 , 2025
When you work hard, contribute to your company’s success, and meet or exceed expectations, you deserve fair consideration for promotions. Unfortunately, not every workplace makes advancement decisions based on merit.…
Read MoreOctober 1 , 2025
The United States is one of the most religiously diverse countries in the world. In light of history of devastation caused due to hatred fueled by religious intolerance, U.S. has…
Read MoreSeptember 25 , 2025
When an employee reports a complaint for an unlawful practice or discrimination against their employer, there is a chance they might retaliate and fire that person. Under state and federal…
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