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Employment Law | Legacy September 12, 2016
Lewd Remarks, Intimidation, Result in Sexual Harassment Lawsuit
Chicago, IL (Law Firm Newswire) September 12, 2016 – Jeanetta Matichak recently filed a federal lawsuit alleging sexual harassment, sex discrimination, and retaliation by former Executive Director Dominic Egizio and the Joliet Park District. It is further alleged that park…
Employment Law | Legacy June 6, 2016
Race Discrimination Lawsuit of Long Standing Finally Settled – Employment Lawyer Timothy Coffey
Chicago, IL (Law Firm Newswire) June 6, 2016 – If racial discrimination can happen in New York, racial discrimination can happen in Illinois according to The Chicago Crusader. Racial discrimination has been an issue for what seems like hundreds of…
Employment Law | Legacy March 15, 2016
Palestinian Educator Files Discrimination Lawsuit Against SIU, Says Attorney Timothy Coffey
Chicago, IL (Law Firm Newswire) March 15, 2016 – Southern Illinois University (SIU) faces a discrimination lawsuit by a Palestinian educator. Bilingual educator (English/Arabic) Sandra Tamari, filed a racial origin discrimination lawsuit (U.S. District Court for the Southern District of…
Employment Law | Legacy October 13, 2015
Professional Firefighter Files Harassment Lawsuit Against Her Battalion
Chicago, IL (Law Firm Newswire) October 13, 2015 – After 17 years of enduring sexual harassment and gender discrimination in the workplace, a female firefighter has spoken out publicly after filing suit against her battalion. Dena Lewis-Bystrzycki, a firefighter in…
Employment Law | Legacy September 11, 2015
What to Be Aware of When Sexual Harassment Occurs in a Small Business
Chicago, IL (Law Firm Newswire) September 11, 2015 – Sexual harassment on the job does not just happen in larger businesses. It may happen in a small business environment with a limited number of employees. Small business owners need to…
Employment Law | Legacy September 4, 2015
If a Manager Denies FMLA Benefits, They May Be Found Personally Liable
Chicago, IL (Law Firm Newswire) September 4, 2015 – Workers are entitled to Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) benefits. If a manager denies those benefits, a court may hold them personally liable. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and…