Questions answered by Nancy Eisenstadt Joerg

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Is there a law against using mandatory overtime to fill the lack of personel to do the job?

Nancy's answer | Answered on March 19, 2015

You must get one day off each week. You must get a meal period. Unfortunately, there are no restrictions on mandatory overtime.

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I worked for a doctor (trained) for a day and a half, did not get paid.

Nancy's answer | Answered on March 19, 2015

If the training was specifically for working in that office, the doctor/employer is legally obligated to pay you the agreed upon wages. Contact...

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I am not a protected class yet. I was injured at work, but haven't finesh with what my disability with my right hand.

Nancy's answer | Answered on March 19, 2015

You should hire an employment lawyer who represents employees. You have many potential legal issues that could be the basis of a law suit against...

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Was i wrongfully fired? I've been told i was

Nancy's answer | Answered on March 19, 2015

If you belong to a union at the hospital, speak to the union rep and file a grievance if there is such a procedure. Also talk to the HR officials...

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I am being discriminated against with my supervisor and a temp employee what can I do she lies and she is watching me.

Nancy's answer | Answered on March 19, 2015

Your supervisor cannot legally discriminate against you because of race, religion, national origin, disability, pregnancy, gender, age, sexual...

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My employer is stating that if she receives a complaint about another employee the complainant could risk termination. Legal??

Nancy's answer | Answered on March 18, 2015

In Illinois, there is no law that personnel files must be held "secured". But, there are both state and federal laws which protect employees from...

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Can employers terminate you if you report employee on employee abuse?

Nancy's answer | Answered on March 18, 2015

Once an employer has been put on "notice" (orally or in writing) that an employee is harassing or abusing other employees, the employer has a legal...

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Federal background checks. What's on my record?

Nancy's answer | Answered on March 17, 2015

There are many services which you can hire to do a criminal background check on yourself. Look online. Best of luck.

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I've noticed my employer has been shaving time off my time sheets in the computer. Do I need to take legal action?

Nancy's answer | Answered on March 17, 2015

Go to the employer and tell him that you noticed your time is not correct, and ask him to correct it. If you see that he does not intend to fix...

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Can I sue my employer?

Nancy's answer | Answered on March 17, 2015

You need to be more specific about the nature of the threat. If this is a threat of violence, you should write a letter of complaint to HR and the...

Nancy Eisenstadt Joerg's Answers (534)

Is there a law against using mandatory overtime to fill the lack of personel to do the job?

I worked for a doctor (trained) for a day and a half, did not get paid.

I am not a protected class yet. I was injured at work, but haven't finesh with what my disability with my right hand.

Was i wrongfully fired? I've been told i was

I am being discriminated against with my supervisor and a temp employee what can I do she lies and she is watching me.

My employer is stating that if she receives a complaint about another employee the complainant could risk termination. Legal??

Can employers terminate you if you report employee on employee abuse?

Federal background checks. What's on my record?

I've noticed my employer has been shaving time off my time sheets in the computer. Do I need to take legal action?

Can I sue my employer?