Employers need to set clear expectations for employees in order to avoid ADA lawsuits “While there are many reasons to file a lawsuit under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), those reasons must be valid when tested by the courts,”…
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Workplace Discrimination Is Illegal and Should Be Investigated
In Illinois, it is illegal to discriminate in the workplace. If you have been a victim of discrimination, call an experienced Chicago employment lawyer. In the state of Illinois, it is illegal to discriminate against anyone because of: – Their…
Illinois Employers Are Liable For Supervisor Conduct Toward Workers
When it comes to sexual harassment, Illinois employers are deemed responsible for a supervisor’s actions towards an employee. The Illinois Supreme Court has ruled that an employer is responsible for sexual harassment of an employee by a supervisor, even if…
Sheriff Deputy Allegedly Sexually Harassed Plaintiff
The plaintiff in this case filed a complaint about unwanted sexual advances. In this case, The Sangamon Country Sheriff’s Department, Petitioner-Appellant v. The State of Illinois Human Rights Commission; Donna Feleccia, and Ron Yanor, Respondents-Appellees, 875 N.E.2d 10 (2007) 375…
Plaintiff Appealed Retaliation Case to Supreme Court of Illinois
In this employment case, the plaintiff filed claims of retaliation in the workplace. This is an interesting case and serves as a tool to show that when filing a complaint through the Human Rights Commission, the wording and content of…
Religious Discrimination Becoming a Potential Landmine
Reverse discrimination is becoming a potential landmine of legal issues. Laws to protect the rights of minorities may result in discrimination against others. In a rather unusual case reported in the media, a relationship counselor was dismissed when he said…
Bad Credit History is a New Form of Discrimination
A company is not allowed to refuse to hire Latinos or blacks because of a criminal record or bad credit. In a recent move to even greater equity in the workplace, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is warning companies…
Companies Asking for Doctor Notes for Absence When Workers are on Intermittent FMLA Leave May be Sued
If you are working for a company that is asking you to produce a doctor’s note when you are absent when you are already on an abridged calendar leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act, you may be the…
Workers Protected by Law for Reporting Unlawful Actions to Employer or Government
If you see something amiss in the workplace, you have the right to report it. You also have the right to be protected for speaking out. In a nutshell, if you do report something that you believe may be illegal…
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