As a rental discrimination lawyer, it is disheartening to see the numerous cases of discrimination that tenants experience when looking for a place to live. Discrimination is illegal under federal and state laws, yet it continues to happen every day. What is Rental Discrimination? Rental discrimination occurs when a landlord refuses to rent a property […]
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Sexual harassment at work is still a problem across the United States. The #MeToo movement has shown us that even celebrities and other VIPs are not immune to sexual harassment. Organizations and lawmakers have done a lot of work to fix the problem, but it still happens. Sex discrimination is a serious issue. Everyone should
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Sexual harassment is completely unacceptable. It can cause stress, mental health issues, and even affect a victim’s safety. Victims of sexual harassment in Chicago should know their rights. In this article, Justice Legal Counsel provides a step-by-step guide to filing a sexual harassment complaint in Chicago. Step 1: Report the Harassment to Your Employer The
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Muslims have faced a wave of employment discrimination in recent years. This is unacceptable, and it is important to understand your rights as a Muslim related to employment discrimination. Common Examples of Employment Discrimination Against Muslims Some of the most common ways Muslims may face employment discrimination include: Understanding Federal Laws Protecting Muslims from Employment
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Same sex harassment occurs far too often. Victims of same sex harassment might not file a complaint due to embarrassment, fear of retaliation, or simply not knowing that same sex harassment is illegal. No one should have to endure harassment in the workplace, regardless of their gender or sexual orientation. Yet same sex harassment is
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Victims of discrimination will almost never obtain direct evidence of discrimination. Usually, they’ll have to rely on circumstantial evidence. Proving a case with circumstantial evidence can be more challenging. But the good news is that Illinois courts regularly accept circumstantial evidence in Illinois discrimination cases. This blog post will take a look at circumstantial evidence
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Illinois law prohibits any form of unwanted sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other conduct of a sexual nature in the workplace. There are two main types of sexual harassment claims under Illinois law: quid pro quo harassment and hostile work environment harassment. Quid pro quo harassment is when a person in a position
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Every case of sexual harassment hinges on evidence. Without evidence, your chances of winning are slim to none. But how does a victim gather evidence for a sexual harassment case? And what types of evidence exists to support your sexual harassment case? First thing you should know is to gather as much evidence as possible.
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Housing discrimination is a serious issue that nobody should have to face. If you are a victim of housing discrimination in Illinois, you should know where to file your case, the deadlines, and what type of relief (damages) can be awarded. Each agency is pretty similar in what they do, but there are important differences
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Retaliation for reporting sexual harassment at work is illegal under Illinois law. It is a violation of the Illinois human rights law. The purpose of the retaliation law is to protect employees who report workplace sexual harassment from retaliation by their employers. In other words, it is meant to encourage employees to report sexual harassment
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