Wrongful Termination Due To Illness

Summary

In Illinois, employees with medical conditions are protected under federal and state laws. The ADA prohibits discrimination based on disabilities, and the FMLA allows unpaid leave for serious health conditions. If terminated without reason, consider filing a complaint with the Illinois Department of Human Rights or the EEOC. Retaliation for filing a complaint is illegal. Consulting an employment attorney can provide personalized advice.

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I'm sorry to hear about your situation. In Illinois, there are protections under both federal and state laws for employees with medical conditions.
- Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), employers cannot discriminate based on disabilities.
- The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) may allow you to take unpaid leave for serious health conditions.
Did your employer provide any documentation or written notice regarding your termination?
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I'm sorry to hear about your situation.
- You may have protections under the Illinois Human Rights Act.
- Consider filing a complaint with the Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) or the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
Have you considered consulting with an employment attorney for personalized advice?
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I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Here are your options:
- File a complaint with the Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) or the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
- Consult with an employment attorney for personalized advice.
Would you like information on how to contact the IDHR or EEOC?
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You can file a complaint with the Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) or the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Here are their contact details:

Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR)


Phone: (*) *-*
Website: www.illinois.gov/dhr

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)


Phone: *-*-*-*
Website: www.eeoc.gov

Would you like additional information on filing a complaint or finding an employment attorney?
Will my employer know i filed complaint
When you file a complaint with the IDHR or the EEOC, your employer will be notified as part of the investigation process. However, retaliation for filing a complaint is illegal.
Would you like more information on how to protect yourself from retaliation?