Employment Discrimination

In Illinois, employers are restricted in how they can use an applicant’s or employee’s criminal history when making hiring or firing decisions. If you have been denied a job or fired because of an arrest or conviction, you may have legal options under the Illinois Human Rights Act (IHRA) and the Illinois Job Opportunities for […]

Religious discrimination is illegal in Illinois, but many workers still face unfair treatment because of their beliefs. If your employer has discriminated against you based on your religion, you have the right to take action. At Justice Legal Counsel, we help employees fight back against workplace discrimination and hold employers accountable. What Is Religious Discrimination?

Employees with disabilities have the right to reasonable accommodations under federal, state, and local laws. If an employer in Chicago, Cook County, or anywhere in Illinois refuses to provide a reasonable accommodation without a valid justification, they may be violating anti-discrimination laws. If you believe your employer unlawfully denied your accommodation request, you may have

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

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

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

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

If you have a criminal record, you may worry that it could cost you job opportunities. While many employers run background checks, Illinois law protects workers from unfair hiring discrimination based solely on criminal history. Under the Illinois Human Rights Act (IHRA) and Chicago’s Ban the Box Ordinance, employers cannot automatically reject you just because

Losing a job can be devastating, especially when the termination feels unfair or illegal. While Illinois is an at-will employment state, meaning employers can generally fire employees for any reason or no reason at all, there are important exceptions under Illinois, Chicago, and Cook County laws that protect workers from wrongful termination. If you believe

Workplace discrimination isn’t always obvious, but when employees are treated unfairly because of a protected characteristic, it may be a case of disparate treatment. Under Illinois law, particularly the Illinois Human Rights Act (IHRA), employees have the right to a workplace free from discrimination based on factors like race, sex, age, disability, and more. If