This blog on the EEOC investigation is the third in a series directed answering the most pressing questions of victims suffering from sexual harassment. This series, was developed to answer the frequently asked question, “What should an employee do if she is feeling sexually harassed at work.” We have said before, and we will say […]
Understanding When To File A Complaint Against Your Boss
Often times, employees are too afraid to file a complaint or speak with their Human Resources representative when it comes to an issue they may be having with their boss. While not all situations may call for a formal complaint, there are circumstances that do. Here are situations in which you should file a complaint against […]
What to do if you are feeling Sexually Harassed at Work — Part II: The EEOC Charge and Mediation
This is Part II in a series directed answering the most pressing questions of victims suffering from sexual harassment. It discusses the next step after reporting the harassment: The EEOC Charge and Mediation.. Part I, reporting the harassment can be found here. This series, was developed to answer the frequently asked question, “What should an employee […]
What to do if you are feeling Sexually Harassed at Work — Part I: Reporting Harassment
What should an employee do if she is feeling sexually harassed at work. Many people are concerned that they will be seen as complainers, others are afraid of retaliation, and still others do not believe that there is anything that they can do about it. Victims of sexual harassment often wait until the proverbial straw that breaks […]
Common Workplace Violations That You Should Be Aware Of
The most important things to all employees are wages and benefits. Since there are laws in place to protect employees, when it comes to these, it is important for employees to know what their rights are, as well as the workplace violations they should be aware of. Wage Theft When an employee does not receive earned pay, […]
Illinois Employers to Offer Voluntary Retirement Plan in 2017
Among the many changes to laws impacting Illinois Employers, one of the most novel changes in Illinois is the “Secure Choice” Law that goes into effect on June 1, 2017. In a time when people are concerned that Social Security won’t be there when they retire, and the State of Illinois declares its budget is in crisis […]