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Whitney L. Barr’s Article “Gender Violence in the Workplace” Published in the Illinois Bar Journal

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Caffarelli & Associates Ltd. is pleased to highlight an article by associate Whitney L. Barr, published in the Illinois Bar Journal, titled “Gender Violence in the Workplace.” The piece explores the 2024 amendments to the Illinois Gender Violence Act, which expand legal protections for victims of sexual assault, harassment, and other forms of gender-related violence in the workplace. Ms. Barr explains how these updates strengthen accountability and clarify employer liability under Illinois employment law, marking a major development in employee rights and workplace safety. Read the full article here.

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