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When is the Right Time to Hire an Attorney in a Retaliation Case?

Many times, we come across a situation at our workplace where we know what the right thing to do is, but the consequences of doing it isn’t in our favor.…

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Whistleblowing and Retaliation – What Employees Should Know

Illinois, being an at-will employment state, gives power to an employer to lay off a worker for any reason whatsoever. However, there are several laws that prohibit them from firing…

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Disability Discrimination against Employees

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects qualified applicants and employees with disabilities from discrimination at workplace or in employment. This federal law applies to employment agencies, local and state…

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Age and Sex Discrimination Based on Disparate Treatment

Disparate treatment refers to a form of discrimination which is used for proving illegal employment discrimination against an employer. When a disparate treatment claim is filed against an employer, the…

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Can An Employer Fire You for Talking About an Election?

The First Amendment to the Constitution famously protects the individual rights of free speech and assembly. The U.S. Supreme Court has long held that these First Amendment protections extend to…

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Different Forms of Religious Discrimination You Should Know About

In Illinois, if an employer treats an employee differently based on their religious beliefs, it is considered as discrimination under their human rights act. This means that your employer cannot…

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Different Types of Leaves for State Employees under the FMLA in Illinois

If you are diagnosed with or suffering from a serious medical condition and find it difficult to perform your duties, then under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), you…

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EEOC Decision Strengthens Protections for Pregnant Women

Most employees understand that they cannot be discriminated against because of sex under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. But what many employees might not know is that this…

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Employee’s Checklist for Wrongful Termination

Have you been fired from your job recently? Did the employer give you a legitimate reason why they decided to terminate your employment? If not, you should have a look…

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Employment Discrimination in Illinois

When it comes to employment discrimination, it is unlawful for employers to fire or deprive their employees of their workplace rights based on their color, sex, race, religion, national origin,…

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