If you are a public employee, meaning the government is your employer, you are afforded certain rights for that very reason. Garrity is one of the most important of those rights if you are ever questioned by your employer regarding criminal conduct. Many people,...
Some jobs are more dangerous than others. However, regardless of the type of work, you agree to the risks that may or may not be associated with accepting that position. As a long-time security sergeant of the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDOA), Chris Logan knew...
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters is one of the largest, most influential labor unions in the country. From its start, it has been known to lead the way in fighting for better wages and work conditions for its members. But the Teamsters Union has not only...
Several laws in Chicago make sexual harassment in the workplace illegal. However, sexual harassment charges still account for approximately 27.7% of all harassment charges filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). This would suggest that there is...
In December of 2021, the first Starbucks location voted to unionize, and since, over 300 locations have followed suit including several in Chicago alone. However, the efforts of Starbucks unions such as Starbucks Workers United or Workers United have not been a walk...
Employers taking advantage of their employees is a tale as old as time. But thanks to several Illinois laws and regulations, employees have more protections than ever, helping to prevent harmful and unreasonable work conditions. One such protection is covered by the...