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A scathing report from the State Executive Inspector General shows a climate of hazing and sexual discrimination created a hostile work environment at the state prison in Pontiac, including stating there is reason for disciplinary action against 10 employees for discriminating against a guard who was perceived to be gay.
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Congress this year passed a new law that means employers can no longer force their employees into arbitration to resolve claims of on-the-job sexual harassment or assault. The electric automaker Rivian wants to do it anyway.
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A former Rivian worker in Normal has filed a lawsuit against the company, alleging she was sexually harassed on the job and that the company did little to address the problem.
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A federal judge has censured lawyers on opposing sides of a sexual harassment lawsuit filed by a former McLean County prosecutor who accused a female co-worker of making unwanted sexual advances during his time with the office.
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The question whether an eighth-grade student at Illinois State University’s Thomas Metcalf lab school sexually harassed a female classmate by asking her…
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Members of the Bloomington-Normal community spoke out at the Unit 5 school board meeting Wednesday night, calling for the district to clear the air on the…
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Last month the Unit 5 school district approved a resignation agreement with its now former director of human resources and student services, James…
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A new report says Illinois lacks comprehensive guidelines when it comes to dealing with sexual misconduct cases in elementary and high schools.
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Every college campus has standards and policies to prevent sexual harassment. But time and again, repeated complaints are filed against professors for...
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In the wake of the #metoo movement and the spotlight on assault allegations against Judge Brett Kavanaugh, more states — including Illinois — are...