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- 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 …
- Aug 29 2016
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- Blog, Employee Rights, Legislative Advocacy
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Nannies, Housekeepers, and Other Domestic Workers Welcome Civil Rights
Illinois Passes Domestic Workers’ Bill of Rights Act
As Summer nears its close, we celebrate another advancement for Illinois employees. Notably, on August 12, 2016, Illinois passed the Domestic Workers’ Bill of Rights Act. This new law gives employment rights to nannies, housekeepers, caretakers, and other domestic workers. This Act comes just weeks after Illinois adopted the Child Bereavement Leave Act. Hence, our home …
