CFA Society Chicago, the oldest financial analysts’ society in the world, promotes “the highest standards of ethics.” According to a lawsuit filed this week in federal court, its CEO subjected female staff to racist and sexist abuse and fired two women who reported him.
You reported the fraud. You did the right thing. Then you got fired, and someone handed you a separation agreement with a deadline. That offer was calculated without your whistleblower claim in mind. The company is hoping you sign before you find out what it’s worth. This post explains the law, the leverage, and what to do before the clock runs out.
Punished for speaking up at work? This may be illegal retaliation by your employer. Learn how to identify retaliatory actions in the workplace, document everything, and protect your employee rights.
A recent court ruling under the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act reinforces protections for employees speaking out against workplace harassment. Learn how this decision impacts employee rights and workplace accountability.
A former manager at Rick’s Cabaret, a prominent Chicago strip club, has filed a lawsuit claiming wrongful termination after reporting sexual harassment.
After reviewing the evidence, the court determined there is enough evidence to support Lucinda Parson’s retaliation claim. Jurors will now determine if the City did, in fact, unlawfully retaliate by suspending her without pay.
The City of Danville faces allegations that top officials retaliated against a general contractor for backing the Mayor’s political opponents.
Whistleblower lawsuit alleges the Village of Lynwood fired an employee for reporting suspected legal violations by top village officials to the government.
A federal court has ruled that a former Calumet City employee stated a claim for relief based on allegations that she was not re-appointed to work as a Freedom of Information Act Officer because of her political affiliation with the previous mayor.
Jeff appeared on WGN Radio 720’s Let’s Get Legal show to answer listener questions about employment law on Labor Day weekend.
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