Your Rights Under VESSA: A Comprehensive Guide

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in Employment Discrimination, Illinois Department of Labor, VESSA

As an employee in Illinois, you have the right to work in an environment that is free from discrimination, especially if you are a victim of domestic or sexual violence. To this end, the Victims' Economic Security and Safety Act (VESSA) was enacted in 2003 to provide support and protection to victims of domestic or sexual violence in the workplace. At Randolph & Holloway, LLC, we understand how important it is to stand up against employment discrimination and provide legal representation to those who have suffered from such experiences in Chicago. Background VESSA VESSA requires Illinois employers to provide up to 12 weeks...