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At Disparti Law, we believe that every worker deserves a fair and respectful workplace. Unfortunately, discrimination still happens far too often. That’s why it’s important to understand your rights — especially the protections provided under Illinois law, which go beyond what federal law requires.

Federal vs. Illinois Employment Discrimination Protections

Under federal law — specifically Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) — employees are protected from workplace discrimination based on certain categories, including:

  • Race, color, ancestry, and national origin
  • Religion
  • Sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation,


Continue Reading Illinois’ Protected Classes: How State Law Goes Further Than Federal Law