Thank You Sergeant Dawn Geraty
The Village of Antioch Police Department refused to promote Dawn Geraty to Sergeant because she was a woman. Eight years later, she made history.
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.
Court Denies College’s Motion to Toss Student’s Title IX Sex Discrimination Claim
A federal court advanced a female student’s Title IX lawsuit alleging she was mistreated after she reported a sexual assault to college officials.
Prosecutor Alleges Harassment by Female Supervisor
A State’s Attorney alleged he was sexually harassed by his supervisor when they worked in the McLean County State’s Attorney’s Office.
Know Your Rights: Sex Discrimination
What is sex discrimination? Sex discrimination involves treating someone unfavorably because of their sex. The law prohibits sex discrimination in employment.
Jury Awards $10 Million to Employees for Privacy Invasions, Physical Attack
Seven hospital employees were awarded over $10 million for invasion of privacy and negligent supervision claims.
Court Orders City to Promote Police Officer Denied Jobs Because She is a Woman
A federal court ordered the Village of Antioch to promote Dawn Geraty to Sergeant five months after she won her sex discrimination lawsuit.
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.