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Federal bans mandatory arbitration of sexual harassment claims.

Federal Law Bans Mandatory Arbitration of Sexual Harassment Claims

September 25, 2022 by graberlaw

BRIAN J GRABER LLC is a sexual harassment lawyer representing employees in sexual harassment claims against their employers in Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan. Effective March 3, 2022, the Federal Arbitration Act was amended prohibiting mandatory arbitration of sexual assault and harassment claims. The amendment to the Federal Arbitration Act prevents employers from enforcing mandatory arbitration …

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Coronavirus Anti-Retaliation Protections For Illinois Employees

December 25, 2020 by graberlaw

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 …

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Employees of different professions protected by the IHRA.

Illinois Human Rights Act Protects All Employees.

July 2, 2020 by graberlaw

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 …

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MAXIMIZE DAMAGES ON DISABILITY RETALIATION CLAIMS

May 9, 2020 by graberlaw

Brian J Graber LLC 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 …

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Maximize Age Discrimination Damages

May 3, 2020 by graberlaw

Brian J Graber LLC, 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. …

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Pregnancy Discrimination laws laying on a desk.

Pregnancy Accommodations

April 28, 2020 by graberlaw

Brian J Graber LLC, 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. §2000e(k) prohibit pregnancy discrimination. However, the IHRA provides broader protections in pregnancy discrimination accommodation claims than Title VII. IHRA Pregnancy …

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Wrongful Discharge Workplace Violence

March 22, 2020 by graberlaw

Brian J Graber LLC, represents employee discharged in retaliation for reporting workplace violence.

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Truck Driver performing a pre-trip inspection on a truck.

Forced to Drive an Unsafe Truck?

March 12, 2020 by graberlaw

Forced to drive an unsafe truck? An employer may be in violation of the law for forcing you to drive an unsafe truck. BRIAN J GRABER LLC is a truck driver whistleblower lawyer representing truck drivers in Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan who are discharged or retaliated against for refusing to drive unsafe trucks in violation …

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