Your Rights on the Job

Resources

2019

Illinois No Salary History Law: Your Questions Answered

Provides answers to frequently asked questions about the No Salary History update to the Illinois Equal Pay Act

2017

Help Combat Sexual Harassment

Explains what sexual harassment is, how it is defined by law, and what you can do if you or someone else is sexually harassed.

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2016

Pregnancy and Employment Under Illinois Law (Spanish Version)

Provides an overview, in Spanish, of the Illinois law that protects your rights on the job when you are pregnant, including rights to reasonable accommodations, plus information on where you can go for help.

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2015

Pregnancy and Employment Under Illinois Law

Provides an overview of the Illinois law that protects your rights on the job when you are pregnant, including rights to reasonable accommodations, plus information on where you can go for help.

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2012

Employment Rights Under Federal Law

An overview of federal laws protecting your rights when you’re on the job, interviewing, or leaving a job, plus information on where you can go for help.

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2012

Employment Rights Under Illinois Law

An overview of Illinois laws.

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2012

Facts About the Family and Medical Leave Act

An overview of the provisions of this federal law permitting unpaid leave from work to care for family members and information to help you determine if you are eligible.

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2012

Filing an Employment Discrimination Charge with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

A step-by-step guide on what to expect when filing.

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2012

Filing an Employment Discrimination Charge with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) in Chicago

A step-by-step guide on what to expect when filing at the Chicago District Office.

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2012

Sexual Harassment

Explains what sexual harassment is, how it is defined by law, and what you can do if you are sexually harassed.

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2012

Your Rights When You Are Pregnant

Explains the laws related to being pregnant on the job and provides tips to prepare for your maternity leave.

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2011

Your Rights on the Job: Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to some common questions around severance agreements if you’ve been laid off, whether you should hire an attorney if you feel you’ve faced discrimination, how to respond to potentially discriminatory questions, and what your rights are if you’ve been fired.