Workplace protections for survivors of abuse

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Workplace protections for survivors of abuse

Learn more about laws in place that can help survivors of violence in the workplace, such as the Illinois Victims' Economic Security and Safety Act. 

Protections and rights of survivors of violence in the workplace common questions
Explore what rights survivors of domestic violence, stalking, and sexual assault have in their workplace.
FAQ
Getting a Workplace Protection Restraining Order for an employee basics
Explore information about how an employer can get a Workplace Protection Restraining Order in Illinois.
Guide
Getting a Workplace Protection Restraining Order for an employee
Learn more about what a Workplace Protection Restraining Order is and how an employer can get one for an employee who is a domestic violence survivor.
FAQ
Starting a case to get a Workplace Protection Restraining Order for an employee
This how-to provides steps for employers to ask for a court order if they are concerned about an employee who is a domestic violence survivor and violence in the workplace.
How-To
Request time off work after surviving violence
This Easy Form helps you make a letter asking for time off work to deal with problems caused by violence. The letter can also help you ask for time off work if a family or household member has been killed in a crime.
Easy Form