April 7 , 2026
Losing your job after taking medical leave is difficult. Many people in Illinois take time off to recover from surgery, manage a health issue, or care for a loved one,…
Read MoreMarch 24 , 2026
Layoffs are often described as business decisions driven by cost, restructuring, or market shifts. Yet for many older employees in Illinois, layoffs raise serious legal concerns when age appears to…
Read MoreMarch 10 , 2026
Losing a job is rarely just about a paycheck. For many Illinois workers, termination comes with confusion, anger, and a lingering sense that something does not add up. We regularly…
Read MoreFebruary 24 , 2026
Hostile workplace situations rarely start overnight. Problems usually build over time. Comments begin to sting, treatment feels targeted, and work becomes stressful or humiliating. Many employees ask the same question:…
Read MoreFebruary 10 , 2026
Sex discrimination remains one of the most significant barriers to fair treatment in workplaces throughout Illinois and across the country. Many employees are unsure whether what they are experiencing is…
Read MoreJanuary 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…
Read MoreJanuary 6 , 2026
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…
Read MoreDecember 2 , 2025
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…
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