Pregnancy is a protected characteristic. This means that pregnant employees cannot be discriminated against. Pregnancy discrimination can take numerous forms, but it essentially amounts to adverse treatment based on the pregnancy. Employees need to know what pregnancy...
Sexual harassment in the workplace is a serious issue that affects individuals across various industries and professions. It can create a hostile, uncomfortable and unsafe work environment, and no one should have to endure harassment anywhere, let alone at work. In...
Off-the-clock work refers to any time you spend on job-related tasks outside of your official working hours without compensation. It could be checking emails after work, answering job-related calls or completing tasks from home. As an employee in Illinois, it’s...
Sexual harassment in the workplace involves unwelcome behavior of a sexual nature that creates a hostile work environment. It often occurs due to power imbalances, lack of awareness, or inadequate enforcement of policies. Recognizing subtle signs can help you address...
Have you ever come across a job posting and got the feeling that there is no point in applying because the company is clearly not looking for someone like you? In some cases that is fine. There is no point in you applying if you do not have the qualifications or...
An employer may decide that they want to institute a dress code at the company. They think it will make the business seem more professional. They also think it will help customers in the store because they will immediately know who to talk to if they need help. ...
Employees in Illinois can determine whether they want to join a union or not. Many people may not have a good understanding of the importance of unions or what they do. Understanding a few points about unions may help employees determine if they want to join one. One...
Being fired from your job could make it very difficult for you, especially if you are the primary provider for your family. Being unemployed can have long-term financial consequences, such as missing rent payments and other bills, facing late fees and debt collection...
Do you work from home? You may have a lot of advantages when you work from home, such as naming the hours you work, cutting back on travel costs and avoiding workplace drama. However, one issue you may not be able to avoid is workplace harassment. Workplace...
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become increasingly integrated into the workplace – and concerns about its use in employment decisions have been growing. While Colorado was the first state to enact legislation that addresses the use of algorithmic discrimination due...