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...
Illinois has a law called the One Day Rest in Seven Act (ODRISA) that has been in effect since the beginning of 2023. As the name suggests, it requires employers to give workers at least one 24-hour period off every seven calendar days. The purpose is to ensure that...
Breastfeeding mothers returning to work often face tough challenges. Balancing the needs of a new baby while meeting job expectations is no small task. One key issue that many women encounter is the right to pump breast milk during the workday. Thankfully, both...
A good employee can be hard to find. It’s only natural that a company wouldn’t want its top talent to work for a competitor. But can an employer add a non-compete clause to your employment contract? Illinois Freedom to Work Act Non-compete agreements (NCAs) restrict...