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What Are Examples of Retaliatory Discharge?

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…

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Why You Need to Hire an Attorney if Fired Over Religious Beliefs

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…

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What you Need to Know About the Family and Medical Leave Act

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…

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What Recourse Do I Have If My Boss Is Sexually Harassing Me?

Illinois Law Pertaining To Sexual Harassment At Work Sexual harassment is illegal in the state of Illinois as per the Illinois Human Rights Act. So if you are receiving unwanted…

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What Do I Do if I Am Fired After an On the Job Injury?

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…

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Can An Employer Use My Social Media Against Me When Hiring?

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…

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Can My Employer Fire Me Over Political Beliefs?

Illinois Forbids Employers From Discriminating On The Basis Of Political Views In Illinois, discrimination based on one’s politics happens when an employer makes job decisions based on an employee’s party…

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Discriminated Against For Sexual Orientation? Here’s What To Do

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…

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How to Protect Yourself From Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

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…

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Can I Sue if My Employer Replaces Me with a Younger Worker?

Since age discrimination violates Illinois state law, very few employers will make it obvious that their decision has to do with the employee’s age. You won’t likely hear words like…

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