This blog on the filing of a sexual harassment lawsuit is the fourth in a series directed answering the most pressing questions of victims suffering from sexual harassment. The first three parts to this series are: Part I, reporting the harassment can be found; Part II, the EEOC Charge and Mediation; Part III, the EEOC investigation. This […]
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 […]
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 […]
Understanding The New Illinois Employment Laws
On January 1, 2015, there were several employment laws and amendments that were put into effect in order to make the workplace a better environment for it’s employees. “Ban the Box” (Public Act 98-0774)- This law prohibits potential employers from asking information on an application or before an interview in regards to their criminal history until after they […]
Understanding Your Rights As An Employee
The federal government has established several laws in order to protect an employee and their rights. Even though not all businesses qualify for each law, there are basic rights in all workplaces. These basic employee rights include: The right to privacy The right to fair compensation The right to be free from age, race, gender, religion, or national […]
Understanding Sexual Harassment In The Workplace
It is important that every workplace should be free from sexual harassment or discrimination of any type. All workplaces are required by law to ensure that each and every employee is free from these concerns. However, these cases do happen, and often. Sexual harassment comes in many forms, and is not limited to just sexual acts. […]