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- Aug 6 2019
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- Employee Pay and Compensation, Uncategorized
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Illinois Prohibits Asking Job Applicants About Pay History
More great news for workers in Illinois! Last week, Illinois passed legislation which prohibits employers from asking applicants about their pay history during the hiring process. The No Salary History law is an important step in closing the racial and gender wage gaps.
Before this law, employers could ask an applicant questions about their salary history. This helped to perpetuate lower …
- Jan 28 2019
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- Firm News, Uncategorized
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Kristin Case included among Illinois’ Super Lawyers and Kate Sedey among Rising Stars!
Kristin Case and Kate Sedey have once again been recognized by their peers and the Illinois Super Lawyers Association. Ms. Case was rated a “Super Lawyer” for her work in the field of employment and labor and Ms. Sedey was rated a “Rising Star” for her work litigating employment-related matters. Ms. Case has now been recognized by Illinois Super Lawyers every year since …
Kristin Case and Kate Sedey recognized by Leading Lawyers
We are pleased to announce that Leading Lawyers has named Kristin Case a Leading Lawyer and Kate Sedey an Emerging Lawyer for 2019.
To receive the Leading Lawyer distinction, attorneys are recommended by their peers and approved by the Leading Lawyers Illinois Advisory Board. Fewer than 5% of Illinois lawyers receive this distinction.
To be chosen as an Emerging Lawyer, an attorney …
- Oct 26 2018
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- Firm Victories
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The Case Law Firm, Kate Sedey Win Seventh Circuit Appeal – Case Remanded for Trial
We are thrilled to report that last week we won a significant victory in the the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals on behalf of one of our clients.
More than three years ago, our client filed suit in the Northern District of Illinois, alleging that she had been terminated in retaliation for her report of sexual harassment. Specifically, she alleged that …
Kristin Case included among Illinois’ Super Lawyers and Kate Sedey among Rising Stars!
Kristin Case and Kate Sedey have once again been recognized by their peers and the Illinois Super Lawyers Association. Ms. Case was rated a “Super Lawyer” for her work in the field of employment and labor and Ms. Sedey was rated a “Rising Star” for her work litigating employment-related matters. Ms. Case has now been recognized by Illinois Super Lawyers every year since …
- Sep 19 2017
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- Blog, Client Speak, Firm News, Uncategorized
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Client Speak – Praise for Partner, Kate Sedey
We here at The Case Law Firm, LLC are committed to providing excellent care and expertise to all of our clients. Don’t just take our word for it! Here is a recent client review of our partner, Kate Sedey.
Kate Sedey is a highly professional and excellent lawyer!
5.0 stars
Posted by Eileen September 14, 2017
“Kate Sedey of the Case Law Firm knows her specialty area …
- Jul 7 2017
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- Blog, Sexual Orientation Discrimination
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Full Second Circuit to Decide Workplace Sexual Orientation Discrimination Case
The 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals is positioned to join the 7th Circuit in deciding that Title VII prohibits sexual orientation discrimination at work.
In April of this year, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals here in Chicago made history when it decided that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act prohibits sexual orientation discrimination. See Kristin’s post to read more about …
Employment News You Can Use – Advice for recent college graduates
It is that time of year again! Commencement speeches have been heard, cardboard hats have sailed and congratulations are in order for all of the recent college grads. You’ve gone through 4 years of higher education and are ready to jump into the next phase of your life. The work force. We have some good news for you class of 2017 …
Monday Morning Good Things for Employees
Employment Law Optimism to start your week.
And we’re back with another installment of “Good Things for Employees!” There is still slim pickins in terms of positive news, but here are a few things that have happened in the last two weeks:
House Speaker Paul Ryan withdrew his Obamacare replacement bill Friday, March 24th! This is great new for everyone but especially employees …
Monday Morning Good Things for Employees
Employment Law Optimism to start your week.
After skipping a week, we’re back with another installment of Monday Morning Good Things for Employees!! Last week was another slow week, but here are some positive things employees can focus on:
The Fight for $15 was revived last week in Illinois! A new bill was set to be introduced, advocating for an increase in …
