In Illinois, employers generally have the right to fire employees for almost any reason, including a felony conviction. However, there are legal protections that may apply depending on the circumstances, the nature of the conviction, and the type of job. If you were fired or denied employment because of a past felony, you may have […]
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If you believe you have experienced workplace discrimination, harassment, or retaliation in Illinois, you have the right to file a complaint with the Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR). This process is free, and you do not need an attorney to file, though having legal representation can improve your chances of success. This guide will
Losing your job is difficult, but if you were fired illegally, you may have a wrongful termination claim. While Illinois is an at-will employment state, meaning employers can fire employees for almost any reason, there are important legal protections that prevent wrongful termination. If you were fired for illegal reasons, Justice Legal Counsel can help
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Retaliation is one of the most common workplace violations, and it happens when an employer punishes an employee for standing up for their rights. If you were fired, demoted, harassed, or faced unfair treatment after reporting discrimination, harassment, or unlawful practices, you may have a legal claim for retaliation. At Justice Legal Counsel, we help
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When people think of sexual harassment, they often imagine unwanted advances or inappropriate comments. But harassment takes many forms, some of which are less obvious but equally harmful. Many employees experience workplace harassment without realizing it violates the law. At Justice Legal Counsel, we help workers recognize and fight back against all forms of sexual
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Everyone deserves a safe and fair place to live. Cook County’s fair housing laws protect tenants and homebuyers from discrimination based on race, disability, income source, and other protected characteristics. If you’ve been denied housing, charged unfair fees, or treated differently because of who you are, you may have legal options. At Justice Legal Counsel,
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No one should have to endure harassment at work. Whether it’s unwanted sexual advances, offensive comments, discrimination, or retaliation, workplace harassment can make your job unbearable—and it’s illegal. If you are facing harassment in the workplace, you have rights. Justice Legal Counsel is here to help employees in Cook County take action against unlawful workplace
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If you know about fraud against the government, you may have the power to stop it—and even receive a financial reward for doing so. The Illinois False Claims Act (IFCA) allows private citizens to file lawsuits on behalf of the state when businesses or individuals submit false claims for payment. This law is one of
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If your workplace is toxic, abusive, or intolerable, you may be experiencing a hostile work environment. Many employees face harassment, discrimination, or retaliation that makes their jobs unbearable, but not all bad workplaces are illegal under the law. In Illinois and Chicago, employees have legal protections against hostile workplaces when the hostility is based on
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If you are a Section 8 voucher holder, you may have faced landlords who refuse to rent to you simply because you use housing assistance. But is that legal? Under Chicago, Cook County, and Illinois law, landlords cannot discriminate against tenants because they pay rent with a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). This is called