First steps to take when you become unemployed.

created: 08 Aug 2003 by apeters ::: updated: 09 Mar 2007

The elaws Advisors are interactive tools that provide information about Federal employment laws. Each Advisor simulates an interaction between you and an employment law expert.

created: 08 Aug 2003 by apeters ::: updated: 13 Aug 2003

If you are unemployed through involuntary termination and live in Illinois, then you may be able to receive unemployment compensation through the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES).

created: 08 Aug 2003 by apeters ::: updated: 08 Aug 2003

IDES pays unemployment insurance benefits to eligible workers. You can register online (click on Services for Individuals), by phone (888.337.7234), or in person at one of 56 locations.

created: 23 Jul 2003 by bvlk ::: updated: 10 Sep 2003

The Department of Human Rights administers the Illinois Human Rights Act, which prohibits discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (with regard to employment ), age 40 and over, marital status, physical or mental handicap, military service or unfavorable military discharge.

created: 08 Aug 2003 by apeters ::: updated: 08 Aug 2003

The mission of the Illinois Department of Labor is to promote and protect the rights, wages, welfare, working conditions, safety and health of Illinois workers.

created: 08 Aug 2003 by apeters ::: updated: 08 Aug 2003

A series of videos and links to resources that provide guidance to help individuals affected by a job layoff achieve their re-employment and training goals.

created: 30 Aug 2010 by apeters ::: updated: 30 Aug 2010

Contains helpful articles about the stages of coping with a job loss.

created: 08 Aug 2003 by linkadmin ::: updated: 13 Aug 2003