Litigating, Defending, and Preventing Employment Discrimination Cases: Practice Updates for the Illinois Human Rights Act

Take advantage of this opportunity to review the latest information concerning employment discrimination cases under the Illinois Human Rights Act and improve your understanding of the roles the Illinois Department of Human Rights and the Illinois Human Rights Commission play in this intricate legal arena. In addition to case law updates, recent developments, and best practice tips, the program offers an overview of how cases are brought before the Illinois Department of Human Rights, the Illinois Human Rights Commission, and the state circuit court. Attorneys with intermediate legal experience practicing in any labor and employment environment will benefit from attending this half-day seminar.

 

 

 

This segment offers a brief overview of the Illinois Human Rights Act by explaining the roles of the Illinois Department of Human Rights and the Illinois Human Rights Commission.

 

In this segment, a representative from the Illinois Department of Human Rights provides agency history and valuable insights on recent changes and current practices under the Illinois Human Rights Act.

 

2:45 – 3:00 p.m. Break (refreshments provided)

 

What are the “best practices” for those bringing charges under the Illinois Human Rights Act? What are the traps for the unwary? What do employers need to know about the Act? This segment addresses each of these questions and offers a discussion regarding what changes need to be made to employment manuals and employee training programs. Topics include recent developments, case law updates, and practice tips for eliminating the risk of litigation.