Generally, Illinois is an at-will employment state. The employer can fire you for any reason or no reason at all. Of course, state and federal law...

I has recommended reassigning the category to child support, as it is more of a child support issue than employment-related issue. I wish you the...

Pregnancy discrimination at the work place. What is my next step and do I have a case?

Very sorry to hear about your situation. Whether you have a case or not depends on the specifics of your situation. For example, federal and...

You may be entitled to your bonus under the Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act if the bonuses are legally classified as "earned." You may...

Generally even if an employee has a contract for a term of service, or is only employed as a seasonal employee, they are still entitled to...

Can I pursue a suit against a former company that pushed out an employee (me) after she reported being sexually harassed?

As Mr. Friedman stated, there is generally at 300 day deadline to file a charge of discrimination with the EEOC in Illinois. You can always...

I'm asking for vacation from my employer to be gone for a month.

Generally Illinois is an at-will employment state - the employee works at the will of the employer. Companies are rarely required to provide...

Whether she could legally terminate your husband depends on the particular facts of the case. For example, does he need a driver's license to...

Can my former employer terminate retirement benefits I received as part of a buy-out package?

I suggest you speak with an attorney who practices employment law. Whether you are entitled to the benefits will depend on the details of your...

What legal remedies do I have when my employer has stopped paying me?

The Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act may require the employer to timely pay your wages. Employers generally must pay wages within a few...