Jeff on WGN Radio 720’s “Let’s Get Legal” Program
Jeff has appeared on WGN Radio 720’s Let’s Get Legal radio program on several occasions to discuss employment law and other legal issues in the news.
Illinois Appellate Court Affirms Fraud Judgment
The Illinois Appellate Court unanimously affirmed the jury verdict and fraud judgment awarded to a computer software engineer who claimed his partner tricked him into closing their proprietary trading company to take all of the profits for himself.
Let’s Answer Employment Law Questions for Labor Day!
Jeff appeared on WGN Radio 720’s Let’s Get Legal show to answer listener questions about employment law on Labor Day weekend.
City of Danville Faces LGBTQ Discrimination Lawsuit
The City of Danville discriminated and retaliated against an employee who worked as the City’s only LGBTQ supervisor, according to a new civil rights lawsuit filed by Lucinda Parson
Village Accused of Defying Court Order to Retaliate Against Retired Police Officer
The Village of North Riverside is retaliating against Detective Sergeant Frank Schmalz for filing a civil rights lawsuit by refusing to follow a court order directing the Village to pay his line-of-duty disability pension benefits, according to allegations in a new federal lawsuit.
Railroad Employee Wins Right to Trial for Invasion of Privacy Over Drug Testing
Federal judge rules railroad-employer must face trial on invasion of privacy claims.
Know Your Rights: The Family and Medical Leave Act
What is the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)? The FMLA is a law that allows employees to take unpaid leave to care for serious health conditions without fear of losing their job.
Privacy Class Action Lawsuit Filed For Illegal Surveillance By Police Department
Class action lawsuit alleges the Village of Antioch Police Department illegally surveilled and recorded thousands of private, non-emergency calls of citizens.
Good News for Chicago Employees: The Fair Workweek Ordinance
Chicago employees who face unpredictable work shifts finally get a break: the Fair Workweek” ordinance takes full effect for 2021.
UPDATE: FFCRA Extended to Help Workers Stay Safe
Congress extends paid leave options under Families First Coronavirus Relief Act if employers choose to allow it.