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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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...
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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?
Illinois, which is an “at will” employment...
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It’s important that no one is discriminated against in the workplace. Unfortunately, there are many forms of employment discrimination. Whether you are treated unfairly because of your race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, or national origin, the law is on your side. It protects employees from wrongful termination or other forms of...
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