Do I need a Employment / Labor Attorney?

As my collegues said, I need to collect more facts to decide whether or not you have a racial discrimination (or any other discrimination) claim....

Since your EEOC proceeding is still at its early stage and it is not too late to remedy things through an experienced attorney. You may want to...

My general manager has told myself and a few other employees that he wants to fire all the African American.

Based on what you stated above, you and your coworkers may have discrimination and retaliation claims against the company. However, more...

Do we have a wrongful termination or defamation suit?

As my collegues pointed out, it is hard to give you any answer without knowing more facts. Your son may have claims depending on the circumstances...

Can I sue my employer, or should I file for unpaid wages?

As Ms. Goldstein mentioned, Illinois law allows you to recover face value of the returned check, court costs, attorney fees and treble damages (not...

I have been an goverment employee for the past 27 years. Many of my co-workers (w/o college degrees) are grades 18-20.

What is unfair is not necessarily unlawful. Unless you can prove that certain trait of you which is protected by law (e.g. gender, race, age,...

In order for me to remain employed, I must sign a non-compete contract. Is this enforceable?

Your question entails two issues. First issue is whether or not continued employment is adequate consideration to make the non-compete agreement...

Is there legal action that can be taken is a company recedes an offer letter the weekend before your start date?

Under the at will employment doctrine, an employer may rescind an offer without any liability. If the job offer letter say the offer is contingent...

Can an employer demand that I work at home without pay?

Professionals such as physicians and attorneys are exempted from the Fair Labor Standard Act and Illinois minimum wage law even if they are paid...

Double MS; 7+ years experience in user experience design, information architecture, web development; Exempt H1B to O-Visa?

In order to be eligible for the O visa, you should prove "extraordinary ability" by providing evidence either of the beneficiary's receipt of a...