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Brian J. Graber, Ltd., Attorney at Law
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In these uncertain times, Illinois employees may have some legal protections from discrimination or retaliation related to the coronavirus pandemic. A wrongful termination in violation of certain Illinois or federal laws can be financially devastating. Many of these federal and Illinois laws already exist. Some laws like the City of Chicago’s Coronavirus Anti-Retaliation Ordinance were …
Effective on July 1, 2020, the amendments to the Illinois Human Rights Act extends all anti-discrimination and anti-harassment protections to all applicants and employees employed in the State of Illinois. The Illinois Human Rights Act (IHRA), 775 ILCS 5/2-101(B)(1)(a) now applies to all employers employing one or more employees within Illinois during 20 or more …
Brian J. Graber, Ltd., can maximize damages for Illinois employees on disability retaliation claims by filing disability retaliation claims under the Illinois Human Rights Act. You can maximize damages on disability retaliation claims in Illinois to avoid the result of the Kramer v. Banc of Am. Sec., LLC, 355 F.3d 961 (7th Cir. 2004). The …
Brian J. Graber, Ltd., can maximize damages in age discrimination and retaliation cases by filing claims under the ADEA and the IHRA. The Illinois Human Rights Act (IHRA) provides broader damages then the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA). Maximize damages for age discrimination by filing your claim under both the IHRA and the ADEA. …
Brian J. Graber, Ltd., represents employees in pregnancy accommodation claims in the State of Illinois. The Illinois Human Rights Act (IHRA) and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, (Title VII), 42 U.S.C. ยง2000e(k) prohibit pregnancy discrimination. However, the IHRA provides broader protections in pregnancy discrimination accommodation claims than Title VII. IHRA Pregnancy …
Brian J. Graber, Ltd., represents employee discharged in retaliation for reporting workplace violence.
Forced to drive an unsafe truck? An employer may be in violation of the the law for forcing you to drive an unsafe truck. Brian J. Graber, Ltd., represents truck drivers who are discharged or retaliated against for refusing to drive unsafe trucks. Truck drivers have protections under the Surface Transportation Assistance Act (STAA) 49 …
Brian J. Graber, Ltd., represents truck drivers in STAA whistleblower claims who are discharged or retaliated against because they refused to drive unsafe trucks. The Surface Transportation Assistance Act (STAA) 49 U.S.C. 31105(a)(1)(B)(i) and (ii) prevent employers from terminating or otherwise retaliating against truck drivers who refuse to drive a truck for the following reasons: …
