Illinois Questions and Answers about Discrimination

Benefits, pay increase given to male colleagues only
My boss has decided after 23 years of impeccable service that I am a poor employee due to complaints from my male colleagues that it isn't right that I make more money than them. Since I started this ...
2 answers  |  asked Jun 30, 2011 8:38 PM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

Salary Reduction
My position requires me by state regulation to possess a 4-yr. degree and this position is the only one with this requirement. There are two male colleagues-I am female-who answer to the same supervis...
2 answers  |  asked Jan 3, 2011 5:00 PM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

Is it discrimination if an employer avoids scheduling higher pay scale employees on Sunday?
Employees that have been with the company for a substantial amount of time are "grandfathered in" to be paid time and a half on Sundays. Newer employees are paid their hourly rate plus a dollar when w...
2 answers  |  asked Oct 29, 2010 8:20 PM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

Do we have an discimination case?
I was working at a retail store for 6 yrs & I was a supervisor there for almost 2 yrs. Before I quit, I notice there was major differences in the pay rates. I felt like it was unfair but I didnt say a...
2 answers  |  asked May 27, 2010 6:00 PM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

what would like to received information on what type of EEOC to file
I am a disable veteran with 30 percent I started working for VA in 1990 as an Electronic Mechanic I presently have 25 years I have several work performance awards I have never received any disciplinar...
2 answers  |  asked Mar 9, 2010 7:56 PM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

Can I be demoted without being given any reason?
I am the lone female management person at my place of employment. The state requires someone in my position to have a bachelor's degree. My position is the only one with this requirement, and I am the...
1 answer  |  asked Feb 26, 2010 6:45 PM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

I am a disabled veteran who work for the VA since 1990 and has been refused at least 18 jobs promoti
1 answer  |  asked Dec 28, 2009 1:14 PM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

Treated Unfairly.
I worked for a large oil company in Des Moines, IA was moved to Aurora IL. During this time when some trainees came to Des Moines they said the ammount they were making. They were offered more than mo...
1 answer  |  asked Aug 8, 2006 01:11 AM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

I was laid off and then replaced...
About a year ago I was laid off along with 800 others from a large Pharma company. It was explained to me that my position had been permanently eliminated. About 2 months after the layoff someone was ...
1 answer  |  asked Jun 28, 2006 7:13 PM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

Does
I'm over 40. Is it age descrimination if a prospective employer won't hire me because I'm "over qualified?"
1 answer  |  asked Jan 12, 2006 5:24 PM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois