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Sexual Harassment: An Overview ( March 1998 )
Sexual harassment continues to be a significant issue and a claim that is frequently litigated in the workplace. . -
Illegal Job Harassment: It's Not Just About Sex Anymore ( February 1998 )
This article discusses the importance of employers to prohibit harassment based on any protected status, not just sex harassment. -
Illinois Supreme Court Rules Tort Claims Not Necessarily Barred By Illinois Human Rights Act's Exclusivity Provisions ( December 1997 )
Reversing an appellate court decision, the Illinois Supreme Court recently ruled that employees may litigate indepe. -
Seventh Circuit Sets Out Liberal Standard For Same-Sex Harassment Lawsuits Under Title VII ( December 1997 )
On July 17, 1997, a three-judge panel of the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit in Chicago join. -
Discrimination and Harassment Limitations on a Supervisor's Personal Liability ( August 1997 )
Discrimination and wrongful termination cases involve high stakes litigation for potentially large judgments. -
Jury Awards $26 Million To Executive Fired Over Racy "Seinfeld" Rhyme ( July 1997 )
A Wisconsin jury recently awarded $26.6 million, $18 million of which were punitive damages, to a former Miller Bre. -
Sexual Harassment in the Workplace ( April 1997 )
This article is a brief summary of the definition of sexual harassment and its application to the workplace. -
Sexual Harassment Policy Creates Employment Contract ( February 1997 )
In a somewhat surprising decision, the Illinois Appellate Court recently ruled that a company's strongly worded sex. -
Supreme Court Clarifies Method for Counting Employees under Title VII ( February 1997 )
The U.S. Supreme Court has adopted the "payroll" method of counting employees to determine whether an employer sati.