Business & Work
Other business and work issues
Learn more about various other issues related to business and work issues.
Learn your rights (2 resources)
Describes what a wage assignment is and explains that it can be ended at any time
Guide
Contains a list of protected classes, a definition of workplace discrimination, and when to file a claim.
Guide
Forms (2 resources)
Use this form if you have a criminal conviction that prevents you from working in health care
Form link
A program to help you complete the forms to ask your employer to give you a copy of your personnel file.
Easy Form
Other resources for the public (28 resources)
A blog to help you determine whether your employer may fire you because you are sick or taking care of a sick family member.
Text article
Explains non-compete and non-solicitation agreements and limits for employers.
Text article
Outlines housing guidelines and qualifications to do child care in house based on number of children cared for.
Text article
Describes how a contract may or may not be canceled depending on the type of contract, like door-to-door sales or loans.
Text article
Lawyer resources (27 resources)
Approaches to take when defending wage and non-wage garnishments.
Text article
Diane O'Connell of Chicago Coalition for the Homeless goes over the importance of having a state ID, and how to get one in Illinois.
Video
Guide to collective-bargaining issues. Includes: National Labor Relations Act, NLRA board jurisdiction, negotiations, enforcement, and more. 2021 edition.
IICLE
Explains common grounds for contract disputes with businesses. Includes: action for debt, breach of contract, specific performance, breach of warranty, shareholder derivative suit, etc. 2021 edition
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