Can my employer change my time sheet without my knowledge?

No, an employer cannot do this. Speak to your supervisor and see what he or she says. You should be paid for all time worked. File a...

In the state of IL, can independent contractors request time off?

You wouldn't be "disciplining" your independent contractor (that term is used for an employer-employee relationship). Rather, you would explain...

Do i need a civil rights lawyer?

The employer can decide not to hire you, but not for discriminatory reasons such as race, religion, gender, age, disability etc. if you believe...

Is there any recourse I can take if I am being bullied and harassed at work by my boss?

Keep a detailed log of all the demeaning comments, dates, times, circumstances, witnesses. Also keep detailed notes re FMLA incidents and...

Can I ask for reimbursement for contractually provisioned continuing education fees & vacation days following unjust termination

Retain an employment lawyer to read over all policies, agreements, offer letters etc. Then you will have a solid idea of your contractual legal...

Is it legal to search lockers and cars on employment property without the knowledge or presence of the employee?

Yes, the employer is entitled to search any part of his company property, whether the employee is present or not.

Can an employer read your personal emails/accounts accessed on a work computer?

You have no "reasonable expectation of privacy" in your work computer. Your employer has the legal right to review the entire contents of any work...

Can I sue a staffing agency for defaming my reputation for giving me a horrible review about an interview that never happened?

You have a few options. One is that you can report their bad business practices to The Better Business Bureau. Or you can write the owner a...

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In court for a misdemeanor theft from my employer , fighting the charge been out of work for 6 months but employed for 14 yea

Yes, you can file for unemployment insurance benefits. The IDES will evaluate if you are guilty of misconduct per their legal definition...

How can I catch my managers?

Yes, you can contact a Private Investigation firm to investigate these issues. There are many of them, and their prices vary. This is not...