Legal Resources

Harassment and Discrimination Tool Kit

The National Education Association’s 2013 Representative Assembly requested that NEA create a resource aimed at helping members identify and respond to discrimination and harassment in the workplace. In recognizing that discrimination and harassment can have a negative effect on teachers, education support professionals, administrators and students, NEA believes that educating…

Attorney Referral Program Brochure

The NEAs Attorney Referral Program provides members with legal advice on personal matters. Each eligible member is entitled to two 30-minute consultation sessions free during each membership year.

Guide to Workers’ Compensation

The Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act is a no fault law designed to provide benefits to workers injured in the course of their employment. It is the exclusive legal remedy against an employer for injuries sustained on one’s job. This guide is a brief outline of employee rights. For a complete discussion…