May 26 , 2020
Before 2015, workplace laws in Illinois were insufficient when it came to protecting the rights of pregnant women and new mothers in the workplace. All that changed when lawmakers realized…
Read MoreMay 11 , 2020
Religious freedom and practices are protected in Illinois to ensure workers and job applicants can gain meaningful employment without facing discrimination. The laws may be strict, but they are not…
Read MoreApril 21 , 2020
According to the Illinois ‘at-will’ employment doctrine, employers can fire employees for any reason. However, certain classes are protected and there are a few exceptions to this rule: the main…
Read MoreApril 16 , 2020
Getting fired because you asked to be compensated for workplace injuries is devastating but in Illinois, you can take your employer to court for it. Even though Illinois is an…
Read MoreMarch 25 , 2020
Considering the recent COVID-19 pandemic, the EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) has published guidelines employers must keep in mind when dealing with coronavirus cases in the workplace. According to the…
Read MoreMarch 20 , 2020
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act, HR 6201, was signed into law last night by the President. There are two components to the law. The following is a summary of…
Read MoreMarch 18 , 2020
No employee should be forced to work under conditions that violate their physical and mental health. Additionally, they should not be forced to remain silent if they see something at…
Read MoreMarch 4 , 2020
Every employer in the U.S. must comply with the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) or face costly lawsuits from frustrated employees. The Act allows eligible workers to take unpaid…
Read MoreFebruary 6 , 2020
Job discrimination based on unchangeable factors is not only unfair, it is downright inhumane. Fortunately, both private and federal employees in Illinois are protected against workplace discrimination in several ways.…
Read MoreJanuary 24 , 2020
You may think you’ll never be discriminated against, but if you find yourself gender bias in the workplace, you are not only being treated unfairly, your employer is also blocking…
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