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.
Former City Supervisor Files Lawsuit Alleging Discrimination and Retaliation
The City of Danville discriminated and retaliated against a former supervisor, according to a new civil rights lawsuit.
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.
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.
Sarah Bush Lincoln Sued for LGBTQ Discrimination, Retaliation
A Charleston nursing student was terminated for reporting he was being harassed at work based on his sexual orientation, according to a new federal lawsuit.
Fraud, Breach of Contract Jury Verdict Nets Top 50 Award for 2019
A Cook County jury’s $2.5 million verdict in a partnership dispute was one of the top 50 verdicts in Illinois in 2019.
Village, Mayor and Police Chief to Face Trial For Political Retaliation, Defamation
The Village of North Riverside, the former mayor and former police chief will face trial on claims they violated Sergeant Frank Schmalz’s First Amendment rights, a federal judge ruled.
Court Advances Sex Harassment Claims Against Manager Who Worked for a Different Employer
A female employee who alleged she was sexually harassed by a store manger who worked for a different employer can proceed with sex discrimination claims against her employer, and the store manager’s employer, a judge ruled.
Sarah Bush Lincoln Health System Accused of LGBTQ Discrimination, Retaliation
A new Charge of Discrimination alleges that Ethan Richardson was terminated by Sarah Bush Lincoln Health System for reporting he was being harassed by coworkers because he is gay.