Legal Question in Employment Law in Illinois

My friend was "laid off" this past year after 14 yrs because the hospital was looking to eliminate jobs. She had complained in the past about racial discrimination because of a difference in treatment between her and another employee. For example she was charged with having to do more and with no help while the other employee was given two assistants and less work. She was let go because the hospital said they were eliminating her job to save money yet they have since posted her old job. Does she have a claim? This is a very brief summary of the facts.


Asked on 12/14/09, 9:51 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Eugene Hollander The Law Offices of Eugene K. Hollander

Your friend may very well have an actionable claim under Title VII of the US Code as well as Sec. 1981. Of course, a key issue is when she was "laid off" compared to when she complained. Kindly have your friend contact me at [email protected] so that we can discuss this matter in greater detail.

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Answered on 12/20/09, 8:26 am


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