Employees with disabilities have the right to reasonable accommodations that enable them to perform their jobs effectively. This right is protected under federal and Illinois law. Employers are legally obligated to engage in a good-faith process to identify and...
When starting a new job, it is easy to focus on salary and the excitement of a fresh opportunity. However, the employment contract you sign plays a major role in shaping your rights, responsibilities and long-term relationship with the employer. An employment contract...
Illinois is an at-will employment state; however, that doesn’t mean that all terminations are lawful. It’s still possible for wrongful termination to occur in certain cases. A termination is considered illegal if it violates anti-discrimination laws, employment...
Sexual harassment creates a hostile work environment. Unfortunately, many cases go unreported, leading to some people feeling uncomfortable for years in their workplace. One of the reasons sexual harassment is underreported is that cases are downplayed. Incidents that...
You go to your boss and you tell them that you want to resign from your position or quit your job. Maybe you found another job, maybe you are just unhappy in your current role or maybe you have other concerns, like how your job is affecting your family life. You just...
A healthy workplace culture should prioritize inclusivity and equity, but ableism often remains an overlooked form of discrimination. Ableism refers to systemic practices and beliefs that devalue or discriminate against people with disabilities. In many...
Different companies have different practices for tracking the amount of time their employees work and the amount of pay owed to their employees. Many organizations use digital software that helps them pay their workers accurately down to the second. Other companies...
Employees can be terminated for just about any reason, or even for no reason at all. There are some exceptions to this. Some of these have to do with an employee who engages in a protected activity or who is part of a protected class. Negative employment actions that...
Employment contracts often include highly detailed terms. Each party outlines their expectations for the working relationship and even what happens after it ends. Employers establish performance standards and explain what wages they intend to provide. Contracts can...
Sometimes, people working their jobs notice alarming signs of misconduct on the part of coworkers or the organizations that employ them. They might notice that their employer engages in fraudulent billing practices. They may become aware of a supervisor harassing...