by Kennedy Hunt, P.C. | Nov 30, 2025 | Civil Rights, Employment Law
The Illinois legislature has recently passed sweeping legislation affecting workplace policies, including adding new protected classes. As of January 1, 2025, Illinois now protects employees who provide family care from discrimination in the workplace. The law means... 
by Kennedy Hunt, P.C. | Nov 30, 2025 | Civil Rights, Employment Law
Illinois is only one of two states with a mandate to provide paid vacation time for employees to use, for any reason. The Illinois Paid Leave for All Act mandates that employees earn at least one hour of paid leave for every 40 hours worked, up to a maximum of 40... 
by Kennedy Hunt, P.C. | Nov 30, 2025 | Civil Rights, Employment Law
The Associated Press is reporting that the civil rights agency responsible for enforcing employee rights will no longer investigate worker complaints about company policies that may disproportionately harm certain groups. According to the AP, the memo says the U.S.... 
by Kennedy Hunt, P.C. | Nov 19, 2025 | Disability Law, Employment Law
On November 15, 2025, Kennedy Hunt P.C. filed a lawsuit against the Special School District of St. Louis County in the Circuit Court of St. Louis County, alleging disability discrimination and retaliation in violation of the Missouri Human Rights Act. According to the... 
by Kennedy Hunt, P.C. | Aug 5, 2025 | Civil Rights, Employment Law
The governor of Rhode Island recently signed a new law, making that state the first in the U.S. to mandate workplace accommodations for menopause. This groundbreaking law means that employers across Rhode Island will now be legally required to provide timely and... 
by Kennedy Hunt, P.C. | Jul 24, 2025 | Civil Rights, Employment Law
On July 10, 2025, Kennedy Hunt P.C. filed a complaint against the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC), alleging discrimination against our client based on his race and retaliation for our client’s complaints of discrimination. Our client is an African American...