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Employment Discrimination and “English Only” Rules

You might have heard about workplaces in the Chicago area or in other parts of the country that have talked about—or even have implemented—so-called “English Only” rules. For employees whose f[...]

Illinois Professor Files Employment Discrimination Claim

What does employment discrimination based on race and national origin look like in practice? This type of workplace discrimination can arise in a wide variety of scenarios, but we would like to discus[...]

Learning More About Pregnancy Discrimination and Employee Rights

If you are pregnant and have concerns about being treated differently by your employer, it is important to understand that you are protected under federal law. Specifically, the Pregnancy Discriminati[...]

Employee Disabilities and Service Animals

If an employee in Chicago is disabled, what does the law say about permitting service animals in the workplace? To better understand employment discrimination surrounding employees with disabilities, [...]

Extending Federal LGBT Workplace Protections

If you are discriminated against at your place of employment based on sexual orientation or gender identity, you are protected under the Illinois Human Rights Act (775 ILCS 5/). As such, employment di[...]

ADA Accommodation Requirements for the Hearing Impaired

Have you experienced discrimination in a place of business due to your hearing impairment?  It is important to understand that under the Americans with Disabilities Act, you are entitled to accommoda[...]

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