Does my employer (a fitness center) have to pay me when he requires me to be there?

If you are engaged as an Independent Contractor, then you may be contractually agreeing to be paid only when the client shows up. However, if you...

Usually an employer is entitled to monitor all workplace communications, and there is usually no "expectation of privacy" in workplace written...

Do I have recourse if I'm fired from my job because of my disability when I work at an employer with less than 15 employees?

Yes, in Illinois there is the state agency, the Illinois Department of Human Rights. This Agency enforces the Illinois Human Rights Act. Under...

If an employer hires people who range in age from 20-35, what is legal to say if asked about the profile of a person in the job?

You cannot advertise a job by saying that only a certain age range is appropriate for the job. If you do that, your company may be found in...

Can an employer fire you if they think that their newly instated disability ins may have to cover a "potential" surgery?

No, it is illegal to discriminate against you because of a perceived disability. Retain a lawyer to evaluate your particular facts and issues and...

Do I have a case?

You should retain the services of an employment lawyer to represent you in this matter. Your lawyer should request a copy of your personnel file...

Is it lawful to terminate an employee for not being able to perform tasks due to medical issues including carpal tunnel?

This is a very complex legal matter. You need an experienced employment lawyer who represents employees. Your lawyer will need to carefully...

I got fired from my job over a supposedly violation of a policy. Can i get Rehired?

There is no legal right to being "warned" before being fired (unless your ex employer promised you this right in an employee handbook, contract...

Do I have a case for sexual harassment?

I think the wisest course of action is to retain an employment lawyer who represents employees. That attorney should review your personnel file,...

I have a question regarding work injury, harassment, death threats & management's failure to comply to my safety requests.

You need to schedule an in person meeting with an attorney who represents employees. That attorney needs to go over all the many facts of your...