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State Labor Department Director to Highlight Law That Protects Victims of Domestic Violence in the Workplace

 
 Volume/Number:  2010 September 30 
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 Description:  Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) Director Catherine Shannon will speak at a press conference regarding VESSA, a labor law that provides workplace protections to victims of domestic or sexual violence. VESSA, the Victims Economic Security and Safety Act, aims to provide employed victims with the financial independence necessary to leave abusive situations by entitling them to up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave during any 12-month period, without fear of losing their jobs, and added protections from workplace discrimination. 
 Date Created:  09 30 2010 
 Agency ID:  1190**10 
 ISL ID:  000000030891   Original UID: 14401 FIRST WORD: State