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This month's articles are:

Employees have rights on the job
While employees are expected to meet certain job requirements, they do have legal rights.

Breaks, meals, sick days, vacation not required by law
Contrary to what many people believe, no law in Illinois requires an employer to provide breaks to workers – even though many employers do.  

Getting the axe
Illinois is an “employment at-will” state, meaning that an employer or employee may terminate the relationship at any time, without any reason or cause.

Job interviews and the law
If you’re in the job market, you should know that employers are limited on what they can ask job applicants.

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