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4 Common Types Of Employment Discrimination In Chicago

Even though Congress passed Title VII of the Civil Rights Act more than fifty years ago, employment discrimination is still a significant issue in Chicago. This is largely because the Equal Employment[...]

Illinois is Not a Right-to-Work State. Know what That Means for You

Just over half of the states in this country have right-to-work laws in place. Illinois is not one of these states. This does not mean that you do not have the right to hold a job in Illinois – of c[...]

Subtle Signs of Age Discrimination in your Workplace

In the United States, it is illegal for employers to discriminate against employees who are 40 years of age or older based on their age. The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 cemented this [...]

What Can I Expect from Mediation to Resolve my Sexual Harassment Claim?

When an employee files a sexual harassment claim with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the EEOC’s goal is to resolve the issue. If it finds that sexual harassment did occur, it ma[...]

Zero Tolerance Policies Under Illinois’ Medical Marijuana Law

This Act was passed in 2013 to allow persons who have been diagnosed with debilitating medical conditions to obtain access to usable cannabis for medical use. Eligible individuals must register with t[...]

Why Women Do Not Report Sexual Harassment at Work

According to a recent article in The New York Times, a large number of women experience sexual harassment at work, but a large percentage fail to report it. Many of these women work in jobs that requi[...]

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