Unfortunately, sexual harassment in college is a serious problem that students might deal with. In Illinois, the Illinois Department of Human Rights is responsible for investigating charges of sexual harassment in college. Both males and females can be victims of sexual harassment. Sexual harassment in college claims can be filed against an education representative, such […]
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We’ve all heard of instances of sexual harassment caused by co-workers or supervisors. But what happens when a customer is the cause of your workplace sexual harassment? Do you have a claim against your employer (or the customer)? Generally speaking, your employer can be held liable for sexual harassment caused by customers. But there are
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A lot of employees are allowed to work from home, which can be a positive thing for employees who would rather work from home. However, it’s important to remember that working from home doesn’t guarantee that workplace sexual won’t occur. Online Sexual Harassment is Illegal Sexual harassment can happen in the workplace, and it can
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When it comes to filing an employment discrimination claim in Illinois, there are several agencies to consider. Each agency has their own coverage and deadlines. The main agencies are the Chicago Commission on Human Relations, Cook County Commission on Human Rights, Illinois Department of Human Rights, and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Below is a
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You may have heard talk about the “statute of limitations.” What is it? The statute of limitations is the deadline by which a person must file a claim with the relevant government agency. In Illinois, there are three main agencies that handle discrimination cases: the Illinois Department of Human Rights, the Cook County Commission on
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Sexual harassment in education is a serious issue that is illegal under Illinois law. The Illinois Human Rights Act (IHRA) prohibits discrimination in education based on sex, which includes sexual harassment. Elements of Sexual Harassment in Education To prove sexual harassment in education under Illinois law, you have to show: Your attorney will gather evidence
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Proving Section 8 discrimination in housing in Illinois can be tough, but it’s not impossible. Section 8 is also known as a “housing choice voucher”, or HCV for short. It is illegal for landlords to refuse your rental application or to rent to you just because you have Section 8. Starting in January 2023, Section
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Illinois has strict laws in place to protect employees from sexual harassment in the workplace. This includes warehouses, where employees may face harassment from both supervisors and non-supervisors. Sexual Harassment in Warehouses is Illegal Sexual harassment in Illinois is defined as any unwanted sexual advances or conduct that creates a hostile work environment. This includes
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Same sex sexual harassment is a form of sexual harassment that occurs between individuals of the same sex. In Illinois, the laws protecting employees from sexual harassment apply to same-sex harassment just as they do to opposite-sex harassment. Under Illinois law, sexual harassment is defined as any unwanted sexual advances or conduct that creates a
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Nobody should have to face sexual harassment by their supervisor. It can have a significant impact on an employee’s work and personal life. After all, your supervisor is the one who assigns you work, reviews your work, and considers your promotion potential, among other things. That’s why sexual harassment by a supervisor is particularly egregious.
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