Sexual harassment is a serious offense that nobody should have to go through. Victims can stand up to their harassers and use Illinois law to their advantage.
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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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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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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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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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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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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