When an employee in Illinois works more than 40 hours per week, they will likely be entitled to overtime pay. While the federal government has restricted who can receive overtime benefits, Illinois can still override these restrictions, which it often does. Exceptions for Exempt Jobs Illinois...
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What Damages Can You Recover if You Successfully Prove Sexual Harassment?
Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, employers are prohibited from discriminating against people on the basis of a number of protected groups: race, religion, color, national origin, or sex. Sexual harassment is considered a form of sex discrimination and therefore violates the Act. Federal...
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What is the Color Discrimination?
If you are employed in Illinois, there is a good chance that you are considered to be an “at-will” employee. This means that your employer can terminate you for (just about) any reason or no reason and you may quit for the same. However, there stand some exceptions to this. Employers may...
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What Are Reasonable Accommodations Under the Americans with Disabilities Act?
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was enacted in 1990 in an effort to protect individuals with disabilities from being discriminated against due to their disability. The ADA ensures that these individuals are entitled to fair housing, education, public accommodations and transportation, telecommunications, and employment. In order to enforce the Act, businesses...
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What to Know About Severance Package Disputes in IL
When you lose your job, you may be concerned that you won’t be able to afford to pay your bills while you search for a new position. Luckily, for many people, a severance package will serve to keep you afloat while you find your new footing. A severance package is a monetary...
Continue reading…Transgender Workers in IL Protected Against Workplace Discrimination
Unfortunately, discrimination in the workplace still occurs each and every day. This was the reason for the implementation of both federal and state protections. Under federal law, that no one can discriminate against someone else on the basis of their race, religion, nation of origin, age, sex, or color. Then, in...
Continue reading…Why You Should Always Have an Employment Agreement
Getting a new job is exciting! But while you may be relieved to start right away, it’s important that you first secure an employment agreement. An employment agreement is extremely helpful, as it includes the major terms of your employment such as your compensation, the duties of your job, and your benefits....
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New Amendment Limits Conscious-based Vaccine Objections in IL
The Illinois Health Care Right of Conscience Act was first passed in 1977 in an effort to protect health care workers from discrimination based upon their refusal to participate in the delivery or receipt of health care services that they deemed “contrary to their conscience.” The Illinois Health Care...
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OSHA Suspends Enforcement of New Employer COVID Vaccine Rule
There’s no doubt that how employers choose to deal with whether to require the COVID vaccination of their employees has been widely contested. The Labor Department’s Occupation Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has announced the suspension of its enforcement of the newer Biden administration’s order concerning larger employers to require the COVID...
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Can You Be Fired Over Political Beliefs in IL?
It seems as though our society is more politically divided than ever before. But what if your employer and you share different beliefs? Can they fire you over political speech or your political affiliation? An “At Will” Employment State Illinois, which is an “at will” employment...
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