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Proving Retaliatory Discharge Requires Actual Causation Under Illinois Law

There has long been an idea under Illinois law that doing the right thing should be protected. If you notice your employer is doing something illegal and report it to…

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Retaliatory Discharge and the Public Policy Rule in Illinois

Many employees think that they can sue a former employer for retaliatory discharge just because they were unfairly fired. Illinois law is not this clear cut, however. Just because an…

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Seventh Circuit Holds That Brief Work Stoppage is Protected Concerted Activity

Employees have a right to voice concerns that their coworkers are being treated unfairly, according to a recent opinion from the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals, which includes Illinois. The…

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Severance Agreements and Age Discrimination – What You Should Know

When firing an employee, some employers use severance agreements to avoid potential claims down the line, especially in wrongful termination and discrimination cases. Generally, if an employee signs the dotted…

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Sexual Preference/Orientation Discrimination at Workplace in Illinois

When an employer takes a negative employment action against an employee, such as denial of benefits or harassment, based on their sexual orientation, it is known as sexual orientation discrimination.…

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Supreme Court Rejects Employer’s Delay Tactics in Sex Discrimination Case

Sex discrimination remains a serious problem in many professional fields. While it may seem inconceivable that in 2016 there women are still barred from entire classes of jobs, in reality…

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Termination for Cause: How an Attorney Can Help

To avoid liability for wrongful termination, most employers have to provide a legitimate reason when firing an employee. They may say that you are being fired for misconduct, to cut…

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The Basics of Sex and Age Discrimination at Workplace

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has enforced several laws that protect employees from discrimination based on everything from religion and physical ability to age and sex. While there are…

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Were you Wrongfully Terminated?

The United States Federal Law has set specific guidelines for employers to follow when considering the termination of an employee’s contract. These set of rules address the freedom of the…

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What Constitutes “Direct Evidence” of Illegal Discrimination?

Employment discrimination takes many forms. Indeed, when it comes to race discrimination, you do not have to belong to a minority racial group in order to be a victim. Any…

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