State & federal
Rights
Workplace rights that come from state and federal law and your affiliates — separate from the District 99 contract.
Federal
Weingarten rights
FederalThe right to union representation in investigatory interviews that could lead to discipline.
You may request a representative before and during a qualifying investigatory interview. Recognized under NLRB precedent.
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
FederalJob-protected unpaid leave for qualifying family and medical reasons.
Eligible employees may take up to 12 weeks of job-protected leave for covered reasons.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
FederalProtections and reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities.
The ADA prohibits disability discrimination and requires reasonable accommodation.
Title VII (workplace discrimination)
FederalFederal protections against discrimination based on protected characteristics.
Title VII prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin.
Illinois
Illinois Educational Labor Relations Act
IllinoisState law governing collective bargaining for Illinois educational employees.
The IELRA establishes bargaining rights and the board that administers them.
Union / affiliate
IEA / NEA member legal resources
Union / affiliateAffiliate resources and legal guidance for members.
Our affiliates provide additional member resources and representation support.