All residents of Illinois have a right to freedom from discrimination based on sex, pregnancy, childbirth, and conditions related to pregnancy. This protection extends to the workplace, so if you think you were...
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Illinois has always been a strong union state, and to keep that tradition strong, the labor movement successfully convinced state voters to add an amendment to the state constitution that guarantees that employ...
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Like most people, you probably consider taxes when you make financial decisions. Therefore, it is wise to pay attention to major tax law changes to understand how they will affect how you spend and invest your ...
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Illinois employees are entitled to unemployment benefits if they are laid off or terminated due to no fault of their own. However, there are situations where a company should contest paying unemployment benefit...
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Age discrimination is nothing new, but more people discuss it today than ever before. Research suggests that 2/3 of adults over 50 think that older employees are discriminated against because of their age. Also...
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If you filed a complaint against your employer in Illinois and were fired, you are a victim of retaliatory discharge. An employer that retaliates against an employee may face severe financial consequences. Belo...
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It is illegal in Illinois for a company to fire or take an adverse job action against you because of your sex or gender. Oftentimes, a sex discrimination case involves a female employee being mistreated at work...
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If you listen to the radio, you may often hear about the IRS settling tax debts for a fraction of what you owe. This advertisement usually refers to the Offer in Compromise (OIC) program that the IRS offers on ...
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There are federal laws to safeguard you against employment discrimination. Unfortunately, since the COVID-19 vaccine was introduced at the end of 2020, COVID vaccine discrimination has occurred. If you think yo...
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The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a national civil rights law that protects you from discrimination if you have a disability. The ADA applies to most employers, governments, schools, and more. It als...
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