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Discrimination of an employee

Discrimination of employees is illegal. There are many lawyers who take cases when an employee has faced wrongful action. These resources help you understand the basics of the law and the process.

Reporting discrimination at work
Learn what is considered workplace discrimination and how to report discrimination.
Guide
Where to report workplace discrimination
Learn where you can report workplace discrimination, who conducts investigations, and what types of cases they review.
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Filing an employment discrimination complaint with the EEOC
Learn about the steps to file a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, from writing the complaint to appealing.
How-To
Filing a workplace discrimination claim with the IDHR
Steps to file a complaint with Illinois Department of Human Rights from when to file and how long the process takes.
How-To
Rights of LGBTQIA+ people in Illinois
An overview of LGBTQIA+ rights in areas such as employment, housing, education, and family.
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Breastfeeding: what are my rights?
Breastfeeding is legal anywhere a woman is allowed to be, including her workplace.
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Proving workplace discrimination
Describes ways you can show you were discriminated against in the workplace.
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Protecting workers with disabilities
Learn about your rights as a worker with a disability, including protections against discrimination and how to ask for reasonable accommodations.
Guide
Can my social media affect my job?
Explains how your private social media use can impact your job.
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Remedies for workplace discrimination
Benefits you should get if you prove workplace discrimination.
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Job applications and interviews for people with disabilities
Questions employers may not ask you about your health and how you can respond.
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Employment Discrimination: Unlawful Grounds and Prevention
A lawyer resource on employment discrimination, explaining different types of discrimination claims and how employers can minimize employment discrimination risks.
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Causes of action: Employment actions
A lawyer resource that explains causes of action in employment-related disputes, including discrimination claims, retaliatory discharge, workers’ compensation, and employer negligence.
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Employment Discrimination: Practice and Procedure
A lawyer resource for employment discrimination cases in Illinois and federal tribunals.
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