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1. The Americans with Disabilities Act and Age Discrimination in Employment Act: A Guide for Appointed Attorneys in the Northern District
   A manual for attorneys that contains a summary of the ADA (with its 2008 amendments) and the ADEA as well as summaries of employment discrimination cases decided by the Supreme Court and the Seventh Circuit through July 2008.
   Author: Chicago Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under the Law
   Updated: 08/02/2010
2. Highlights of Health Insurance Market Changes Resulting from National Health Insurance Reform
   Reviews the effect that the national Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act will have on small business and medical insurance companies based on the dates that these effects will become active
   Author: Illinois Department of Insurance
   Updated: 07/20/2010
3. The Victims’ Economic Security & Safety Act
   In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, please join the Chicago Bar Association Alliance for Women for an important discussion on THE VICTIMS ECONOMIC SECURITY SAFETY ACT.
   Presenter(s): The Chicago Bar Association
   Updated: 06/10/2010
4. Attorney's Guide for Employment Discrimination Cases
   Manual for use by attorneys appointed to represent indigent clients in employment discrimination cases
   Author: Laurie Wardell and Michael K. Fridkin, Chicago Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law
   Updated: 06/08/2010
5. The Victims' Economic Security and Safety Act (VESSA): Keeping Your Job and Keeping Safe
   Information on the protections in the workplace for victims of domestic and sexual violence
   Author: Chicago Lawyer's Committee for Civil Rights Under Law & Shriver National Center on Poverty Law
   Updated: 04/19/2010
6. VESSA: The Victims' Economic Security and Safety Act Manual
   Manual on workplace protections for victims of domestic and sexual violence
   Author: Chicago Lawyer's Committee for Civil Rights Under Law & Shriver National Center on Poverty Law
   Updated: 04/14/2010
7. Overview of Workers Compensation
   Howard H. Ankin provides a simple overview of Workers Compensation law and process for attorneys who do not practice in the area.
   Presenter(s): Chicago Volunteer Legal Services
   Updated: 04/01/2010
8. CBA Legal Aid Committee Meeting: The Rights of the Unmarried (Part 1)
   A Brief Overview on Issues of Inheritance, Powers of Attorney and Health Care
   Presenter(s): The Chicago Bar Foundation
   Updated: 03/15/2010
9. Attorney's Guide for Employment Discrimination Cases
   A guide for appointed attorneys on Title VII and Section 1981 cases in the Northern District of Illinois
   Author: Laurie Wardell and Michael K. Fridkin, Chicago Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law
   Updated: 01/27/2010
10. Veteran's & Unemployment Law Training
    This session provides an overview of basic veteran's rights and benefits, as well as unemployment eligibility and practice tips
    Presenter(s): Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
    Updated: 12/08/2009
11. Expungement Summit Video Training
    An attorney training on the basics of expunging and sealing a client's criminal records.
    Author: Cook County Public Defender's Office
    Updated: 06/15/2009
12. Expungement Summit Volunteer Attorney Training
    A training on the basics of reviewing expungement and sealing documents with a client.
    Presenter(s): Cabrini Green Legal Aid
    Updated: 06/08/2009
13. Disability Rights Consortium: The ADA Amendments Act
    This is a presentation and discussion of the ADA Amendments Act that was recently passed by Congress.
    Presenter(s): Equip for Equality
    Updated: 05/06/2009
14. Illinois Department of Labor Minimum Wage/Overtime Claim Form
    A fill-able Illinois Department of Labor Minimum Wage/Overtime Claim form
    Author:
    Updated: 04/03/2009
15. CBA Legal Aid Committee Meeting
    Your Legal Aid Client’s Safety Net Programs: Current Challenges and the Impact of the Federal Stimulus Bill
    Presenter(s): The Chicago Bar Association
    Updated: 03/24/2009
16. Senior Citizens Handbook - Age and Disability Discrimination
    Information about discrimination in employment, housing, access to federal programs, access to credit and enforcing your rights
    Author: Prairie State Legal Services
    Updated: 03/04/2009
17. CBA Legal Aid Committee Meeting: Criminal Records Related Issues
    Resources available for legal aid service providers who are helping clients with criminal records.
    Presenter(s): The Chicago Bar Association
    Updated: 02/06/2009
18. Legal Rights and Resources for Youth Without Housing
    A manual for issues relating to homeless youth, including education, public benefits, heathcare, etc.
    Author: Chicago Coalition for the Homeless
    Updated: 11/21/2008
19. Volunteer Training for MICAH Legal Aid Clinic
    A training on housing, employment, and consumer law cases for volunteer attorneys at the MICAH Legal Aid Clinic
    Presenter(s): Legal Aid Bureau
    Updated: 10/20/2008
20. An Overview of Employment Litigation
    Labor and employment attorney Marc J. Siegel of Cafarelli & Siegel Ltd. will answer employment litigation questions.
    Presenter(s): Chicago Volunteer Legal Services
    Updated: 07/29/2008
21. Disabilities Guidebook: How to Protect and Enforce Your Rights Under the Illinois Human Rights Act
    Describes how disabled persons can enforce their rights under Illinois laws that protect against discrimination in employment, housing, access to financial credit, and the availability of public accommodations
    Author: David Wolowitz & Michael O'Connor, Prairie State Legal Services
    Updated: 06/02/2008
22. Employment Discrimination
    Information about employment discrimination laws, both federal and state. Includes information about enforcement agencies, lists protected classes and who may be sued, and outlines claim process and overlap between state/federal agencies.
    Author: Attorney Desk Reference Manual
    Updated: 06/02/2008
23. Practice Tips for the Unemployment Claims Process
    Tips for working through the process of filing for and appealing Unemployment Claims
    Author: Tim Huizenga, Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
    Updated: 02/25/2008
24. Pro Bono Training: How to Handle a DCFS Expungement Appeal
    A video training about the importance of DCFS expungement cases and information about the new pro bono program
    Presenter(s): Family Defense Center
    Updated: 02/06/2008
25. Employment Issues for Individuals with HIV
    Covers issues that confront clients with HIV in the workforce
    Presenter(s): AIDS Legal Council of Chicago
    Updated: 12/21/2007
26. Employee Leave for Medical Reasons: The Applications and Interactions of the ADA and FMLA
    Describes contrast between ADA and FMLA on coverage, application and enforcement of medical leave
    Author: Alan M. Goldstein, Equip for Equality
    Updated: 12/04/2007
27. Disability Harassment In the Workplace: An Emerging Theory Under the ADA
    Explains disability harassment, the standard courts use for disability harassment and the case law
    Author: Rose Stein, Equip for Equality
    Updated: 12/03/2007
28. Trafficking in Persons
    Explains human trafficking for non-governmental organizations
    Author: The Women's Bureau of the U.S. Department of Labor
    Updated: 10/29/2007
29. Employer Personality Testing Under the Americans with Disabilities Act
    Explains when personality tests can be used by an employer
    Author: Equip for Equality
    Updated: 10/10/2007
30. Employment Laws Affecting Survivors of Domestic Violence
    Describes state and federal employment laws affecting survivors of domestic violence
    Author: Douglas J. Quivey
    Updated: 07/05/2007
31. Handbook on Workers' Compensation and Occupational Diseases
    Information about reporting an injury or exposure, medical benefits, compensation benefits, claims, settlements and the hearing process
    Author: Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission
    Updated: 06/01/2007
32. Issues that Arise in Determining Claimant's Rights to Unemployment Insurance Benefits in Illinois
    Guide to various issues common in determining eligibility and helping a claimant obtain unemployment insurance benefits in Illinois
    Author: Tim Huizenga, Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
    Updated: 05/23/2007
33. Disability Rights Consortium: ADA Employment Discrimination
    Explains the ADA-related work on employment discrimination conducted by the Chicago EEOC
    Presenter(s): John Hendrickson, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission; Equip for Equality
    Updated: 05/23/2007
34. Unemployment Claims Process
    Description of the process of making and appealing unemployment claims
    Author: Tim Huizenga, Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
    Updated: 08/13/2006
35. Employment Law (Other Than Discrimination)
    Information about wrongful and retaliatory discharge, employee investigations and testing, conviction records, employment record disclosure, preemployment questioning, and other employment issues.
    Author: Attorney Desk Reference Manual
    Updated: 02/15/2006
36. Employment Law Training for New Attorneys
    Video training about employment law for new volunteer attorneys
    Presenter(s): Timothy Huizenga, Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
    Updated: 12/12/2005
37. Cracking the Pension Code: QDROs and QILDROs
    Video training about how to handle the division of pension benefits during divorce proceedings
    Presenter(s): Annemarie Kill, Avery, Camerlingo & Kill
    Updated: 11/14/2005
38. Obtaining and Reading Criminal Records
    Video on how to get and understand criminal records as an employer, employee or someone entering the workforce
    Presenter(s): Lisa Hampton, Chicago Jobs Council & Danielle Parisi, First Defense Legal Aid
    Updated: 09/01/2005
39. Employment Resources Workshop
    Training focuses on available employment resources for people who are homeless and effective use of these services
    Presenter(s): Chicago Continuum of Care
    Updated: 06/30/2005
40. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Work-Related Rules and How to Make the Most of TANF Benefits
    Information on how to use TANF's work-related rules to secure employment and/or vocational or college education
    Author: Sarah Megan, Prarie State Legal Services, Inc.
    Updated: 06/27/2005
41. Employment Law Training: Unemployment and Leave
    Video training on various topics of employment law
    Presenter(s): Tim Huizenga, Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
    Updated: 06/09/2005
42. Requesting an Accommodation at Work and College
    Video on requesting an accommodation at work or college for people with disabilities
    Presenter(s): Alan Goldstein, Equip for Equality
    Updated: 06/06/2005
43. Disabilities Guidebook: Taking Time Off Work for Illness
    Information for employees about your rights to medical leave for yourself or a family member under the Family and Medical Leave Act
    Author: David Wolowitz & Michael O'Connor, Prairie State Legal Services
    Updated: 06/03/2005
44. Employment Resources Workshop
    Video training session with panel discussions focusing on employment resources available to persons seeking to work particularly focusing on resources available to persons facing specific barriers to employment
    Presenter(s): Chicago Continuum of Care
    Updated: 04/21/2005
45. Illinois Industrial Commission Handbook on Workers' Compensation and Occupational Diseases
    Information about reporting an injury or exposure, medical benefits, compensation benefits, claims, settlements and the hearing process
    Author: Illinois Industrial Commission
    Updated: 12/09/2004
46. Overview of General Employment Law & Types of Employment Contracts
    Video training on a range of employment law topics and legislation
    Presenter(s): Pat Wrona, Coordinated Advice and Referral Program for Legal Services
    Updated: 09/22/2004
47. Where to File Employment Discrimination Claims
    Information for local, state and national offices, including contact information and what types of claims they handle
    Author: Equip for Equality Inc.
    Updated: 07/20/2004
48. Filing Employment Discrimination Claims
    Filing claims for discrimination based on race, sex, disability
    Presenter(s): Tim Huzienga, Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
    Updated: 06/17/2004
49. Employment Law Practice
    Video training on employment law in Cook County, including discrimination, ADA compliance, internal procedures, agency regulations and trends in the law.
    Presenter(s): Laurie Wasserman, Chicago Volunteer Legal Services
    Updated: 06/09/2004
50. Unemployment Compensation & Employment Law
    Video training session for attorneys on the topic of employment law
    Presenter(s): Tim Huizenga, Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
    Updated: 06/03/2004

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