Female Police Officer Wins Sex Discrimination Trial
The Village of Antioch twice refused to promote one of its most senior police officers because she was a woman, according to a federal jury.
Know Your Rights: Wrongful Termination
Wrongful termination occurs when an employee is fired for reasons prohibited by law, such as discrimination or breach of contract. This post will provide information about wrongful termination in order to help employers and employees take action and help manage the situation.
Gulf War Vet, Detective Sues for Disability Discrimination
A detective alleged the Cook County Sheriff’s Office violated disability discrimination laws by refusing to accommodate the health condition he developed during his military service in the Gulf War.
Contractor Faces Trial on Whistleblower’s Fraud Claims
A whistleblower’s claim that a large Chicago contractor over-billed the government on affordable housing construction projects will be decided by a jury, a federal court ruled.
Construction Manager Wins Defamation, Breach of Employment Contract Trial
A construction manager who was wrongfully fired and falsely accused of taking bribes was awarded $3.2 million in damages by a jury.