We can investigate discrimination based on protected characteristics like race, color, religion, sex, sexual harassment, national origin, ancestry, age (40+), disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military status, and other categories under Illinois law.
We cannot address:
Personal disputes or workplace conflicts that aren't based on a protected characteristic
Employment issues involving federal agencies (those need to go to the federal Equal Employment Opportunity office of the agency involved)
Business disagreements or policy disputes unrelated to discrimination
Cases outside our legal authority under the Illinois Human Rights Act
Constitutional violations
Unfair union or labor practice violations that aren't based in a protected characteristic
If we can't help, we'll do our best to connect you with the right agency or resource. We cannot provide legal advice.
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