Chicago used this test to hire paramedics for more than a decade, resulting in the rejection of 40% of the women who applied for the job. The court of appeals found that this test was not valid and discriminated against women. The test is no longer in use but has been replaced by a different test.

Marni Willenson

Willenson Law is a [intlink id=”24″ type=”page”]civil litigation[/intlink] firm devoted to class action, workplace rights, civil rights, and other complex civil and commercial cases. Through use of the legal system, we work to enforce the rights of people who have suffered wage theft, discrimination, retaliation, and other unfair and unlawful treatment.

Marni Willenson is a skilled, tenacious, and experienced class action litigation attorney. She was named an Illinois Super Lawyer in employment law in 2012 and 2013. Ms. Willenson has successfully prosecuted cases involving [intlink id=”26″ type=”page”]wage and hour violations[/intlink], [intlink id=”41″ type=”page”]employment discrimination[/intlink], civil rights violations, [intlink id=”52″ type=”page”]whistleblower retaliation and fraud[/intlink] (“qui tam”) claims, election law disputes, and many other civil and commercial claims. Through her passionate advocacy, Ms. Willenson inspires confidence in the  individuals she represents, and she delivers results.

Willenson Law accepts cases on behalf of individuals, groups of individuals, and organizations. For more information about the firm’s practice areas and Marni Willenson’s background and experience, please explore this website and visit our LinkedIn and Facebook pages.