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In Illinois, you have 90 days to file a lawsuit after receiving a right-to-sue letter from the EEOC. Workplace discrimination is illegal under the Illinois Human Rights Act. Evidence such as emails, text messages, and witness statements are crucial. Retaliation for reporting discrimination is also illegal. Consider contacting the Illinois State Bar Associations Lawyer Finder Service for pro bono or low-cost attorneys. Settlements can include back pay, front pay, compensatory damages, and attorneys fees.Full Conversation
I was just advised by the EEOC that they are issuing a right to sue letter
What is the nature of the discrimination claim you filed with the EEOC?
Harrassment, humiliation, retaliation, and termination
What state are you located in? Laws regarding workplace discrimination vary by location.
Illinois
What is the name of the company you filed the EEOC complaint against?
In Illinois, you have 90 days to file a lawsuit after receiving a right-to-sue letter from the EEOC.
In Illinois, you have 90 days to file a lawsuit after receiving a right-to-sue letter from the EEOC.
Harvey School District *
What is the specific incident that led to your termination?
In Illinois, workplace discrimination is illegal under the Illinois Human Rights Act.
Harvey School District *, * Lincoln Ave, Harvey, IL *, (*) *-*.
In Illinois, workplace discrimination is illegal under the Illinois Human Rights Act.
Harvey School District *, * Lincoln Ave, Harvey, IL *, (*) *-*.
Sexual rumors, when reported to complaint manager and federal agencies, I was harrassed, demoted, humiliated, kicked out of my office, stripped of keys, suspended, and ultimately terminated.
Did you document these incidents and do you have any witnesses who can corroborate your claims? In Illinois, evidence plays a crucial role in proving workplace discrimination.
Yes, tons of documents and evidence
What type of documents and evidence do you have? In Illinois, emails, text messages, witness statements, and any other tangible proof can be crucial in a discrimination lawsuit.
All of the above
What specific actions did the company take after you reported the incidents to the complaint manager and federal agencies?
All of the actions I described accusations, harrassment by administrators and the board of education, humiliation, suspension, and termination
Did you report these incidents to any higher authority or external body before your termination?
Yes, Office of Civil Right, my attorney at the time, and the EEOC
What was the response from the Office of Civil Rights and your attorney regarding your case?
In Illinois, retaliation for reporting discrimination is also illegal under the Illinois Human Rights Act.
In Illinois, retaliation for reporting discrimination is also illegal under the Illinois Human Rights Act.
Referred to EEOC and wait for their investigation to end. I don't have that attorney anymore. Can't afford to retain
What was the outcome of the EEOC investigation? In Illinois, if the EEOC issues a right-to-sue letter, it means they believe discrimination may have occurred.
Evidence that the school district conducted unfair practices towards me, so they issued Right to Sue
What is your plan now that you have received the Right to Sue letter from the EEOC?
Find an attorney to file in Federal Court that can work probono or at minimum work with my budget
What is your budget range for legal services? In Illinois, you can contact the Illinois State Bar Association's Lawyer Finder Service for assistance in finding a pro bono or low-cost attorney.
$*/month
What is the timeline you're looking at to resolve this case? In Illinois, the Illinois Legal Aid Online provides free legal services to those who qualify based on income.
As soon as possible, open to a financial settlement agreement with the school district to avoid a lengthy trial
What is your ideal settlement amount? In Illinois, settlements can include back pay, front pay, compensatory damages for emotional distress, and attorney's fees.
All of the above, all of that is relevant to my case. I lost income, pension, can't pay bills, threat of foreclosure, etc
Have you calculated the total amount of your lost income, pension, and other damages? This will be crucial in negotiating a settlement.
Yes, well over $600k
What is the timeline given by the EEOC for you to file a lawsuit?
In Illinois, you have 90 days to file a lawsuit after receiving a right-to-sue letter from the EEOC.
In Illinois, you have 90 days to file a lawsuit after receiving a right-to-sue letter from the EEOC.
90 day
I will receive the letter no later than Monday, so it will be 90 days from that date
What is your plan to find a suitable attorney before the *-day deadline?
That's what I'm researching now
What type of attorney are you looking for? For instance, are you seeking someone with specific experience in employment discrimination cases?
Yes, someone who is knowledgeable and has a track record of winning these cases.
What is your preferred method of communication with your potential attorney?
Phone call and email
What is your contact number and email address so that we can provide it to potential attorneys?
*-*-* and senecaw6@gmail.com
What is your preferred time to be contacted by potential attorneys?
Open, cause this is important
What is your preferred location for meeting with your potential attorney?
South suburbs of Chicago or Chicago
What is your preferred language for communication?
English
What is the date you received the right-to-sue letter from the EEOC? This is important as you have 90 days from that date to file a lawsuit in Illinois.
The investigator said she will send it today no later than Monday
What is the exact date today? This will help us calculate the *-day deadline for filing a lawsuit.
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What is the best way to contact you for further updates or information?
Email
What is your current employment status?
Full-time with police department
What is your role at the police department and does it affect your case in any way?
Police Officer, it doesn't affect my case. Police department was supportive during the entire process and well aware of the case
What is the name and contact details of your local police department?
I don't understand the question? Where I work or the department of the town I live in? Why do you need that information?
I apologize for any confusion. I was asking for the contact details of your current workplace, the police department, in case it's relevant to your case.
Understand, Lynwood Police Department *-*-*
What is the name of the person or department at the EEOC who has been handling your case?
Tanya M. Darensburg, New Orleans office
What is the contact information for Tanya M. Darensburg at the EEOC New Orleans office?
(*) *-*
What is the best time to reach out to Tanya M. Darensburg at the EEOC New Orleans office?
EEOC New Orleans Office, * Poydras St Suite *, New Orleans, LA *, (*) *-*.
EEOC New Orleans Office, * Poydras St Suite *, New Orleans, LA *, (*) *-*.
I don't know, they are hard to contact
What is the best way to contact Tanya M. Darensburg at the EEOC New Orleans office?
Email I guess TANYA.DARENSBURG@eeoc.gov
What is the best time to reach you via email for further updates or information?
Open, I check my email frequently
What is the best email address to reach you at for further updates or information?
****w6@gmail.com
****w6@gmail.com
What is the best time to contact you via email?
Anytime
Anytime
Afternoon
What is the best way to contact you for further updates or information?
Email
What is the best email address to reach you at for further updates or information?
****w6@gmail.com
****w6@gmail.com
****w6@gmail.com
What is the best time to reach you via email?
Afternoon
Afternoon
Afternoon
Afternoon
Afternoon
What is the best way to contact Tanya M. Darensburg at the EEOC New Orleans office?
Email
Email
Email
Email
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What is the email address of Tanya M. Darensburg at the EEOC New Orleans office?
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