Job Opportunities for Qualified Applicants An Illinois legislature has recently adopted the Job Opportunities For Qualified Applicants Act (the “Job Opportunities Act”). Effective January 1, 2015, the Job Opportunities Act prohibits certain employers from inquiring into or…
A recent court decision imposes a high standard on plaintiffs for establishing viable harassment and racial discrimination claims. Nichols v. Michigan City Plant Planning Dept., etc., No. 13-2893 (June 19, 2014) N.D. Ind. A recent court of appeals decision in Nichols v. Michigan City Planning Dep., et al. demonstrates the challenges…