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Former Employee Alleges Discrimination Against Global Logistics Company
Iryna Slizhova has filed a lawsuit against DSV Air & Sea Inc., alleging workplace discrimination based on sex and national origin during her employment as an Air Export Coordinator.
Plaintiff alleges former employer North America Stevedoring Company violated labor laws on overtime pay
Orestila Ochoa has filed a lawsuit against North America Stevedoring Company alleging misclassification as an exempt employee led to unpaid overtime wages during her employment.
Employee Alleges Flavor Manufacturer and Staffing Agency Engaged in Racial Discrimination
Michael Gosa has filed a lawsuit against Flavorchem Corporation and RHM LLC alleging racial discrimination during his employment period earlier this year.
Plaintiff alleges Northwestern University violated Americans with Disabilities Act
Camile L. Jordan has taken legal action against Northwestern University alleging discrimination due to her chronic depression and anxiety under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Former Senior Medical Director Alleges Discrimination Against CVS Health Corporation
Dr. Carol Palackdharry has filed a lawsuit against CVS Health Corporation alleging discrimination based on sex, age, and disability during her tenure as Senior Medical Director at Aetna's ActiveHealth Management division.
Educator Accuses Chicago Board Of Education Of Discrimination Based On Race And Religion
Abdul Muhammad has filed a lawsuit against the Chicago Board Of Education alleging racial and religious discrimination leading to his unjust termination as principal at Lindblom Math And Science Academy.
Plaintiff Alleges Discrimination Against Former Employer Crescent Cleaning Company Under ADA
Christopher Sader has filed a lawsuit against Crescent Cleaning Company alleging discrimination based on disability and race following his termination after requesting accommodations for a heart condition.
Former Employee Alleges Wrongful Termination Against Trucking Company
Omair Michael Javed has filed a lawsuit against M. Raess & Son Trucking LLC alleging wrongful termination among other grievances following workplace hostility and safety violations reports ignored by management.
Former Employee Alleges Gaming Corporation Fostered Hostile Work Environment
Melissa Morfin has filed a lawsuit against her former employer INTRALOT Inc., alleging sexual harassment and retaliation during her tenure as a dispatcher in their Bolingbrook office.
Former Employee Alleges Transportation Company Violated Overtime Pay Laws
LaDonna Charles has filed a lawsuit against Sunrise Bus LLC and its General Manager Jamie Enger in federal court alleging violations of labor laws concerning overtime pay.
Ethics complaint filed vs Pritzker over unconstitutional 'election interference' 'anti-slating' law
An Arlington Heights lawyer, who is running as a Republican for the state House, has filed an ethics complaint against Gov. JB Pritzker, accusing him of violating his professional responsibilities as a lawyer holding public office by supporting a state law Democrats sought to use to block challengers to their candidates
Employee Alleges Workforce Management Company Violated Biometric Privacy Laws
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Harri (US), LLC by Tomas Jones over alleged violations of biometric privacy laws concerning employee facial recognition data collection without proper consent.
Former Employee Alleges Discrimination Against Chicago Hotel Under Civil Rights Laws
Onyinye Nnabuogor has filed a lawsuit against CH Illinois LLC d/b/a The Ivy Hotel alleging workplace discrimination based on sex and disability under Title VII and ADA laws.
Former Employee Alleges Discrimination by Major Printing Company Under ADA
Hashsham Noor has filed a lawsuit against R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company alleging discrimination based on disability under the ADA and retaliation under FMLA after being terminated shortly after returning from medical leave
After failing last time, Dems try again to get Illinois voters to say they want progressive income tax
Illinoisans should watch out for the next try at a progressive income tax on the November ballot in the name of property tax relief, says reform advocacy group Wirepoints
Federal judge asked to block IL law that restricts what employers can say to their workers
In a new filing, the Illinois Policy Institute and Technology and Manufacturing Association say the state has unconstitutionally set up a regime to allow labor unions and other political allies to speak, while silencing employers' speech on politics, public policy and religion in the workplace
Eric Posner Writes About Labor Antitrust
Earlier this month, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued its revised Premerger Notification Regulation under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act.
Oak Street Health accused of Racial Discrimination by Former Employee
An Indiana resident has filed a lawsuit against Oak Street Health alleging racial discrimination during his employment with them starting in 2020.
Survivor Alleges Hotel Enabled Sex Trafficking Under Federal Law
A lawsuit has been filed against a Romeoville hotel accused of facilitating sex trafficking activities on its premises in violation of federal law.
Crypto-Gaming Pioneer Alleges Market Manipulation Against Established Trading Firm
FractureLabs OU has taken legal action against Jump Trading LLC in a case filed on October 15th in Illinois federal court.