I am a salaried, exempt IL employee owed back pay due to a mistake in pay frequency. Situation not fixed. What laws apply?

Yes, the employer is legally responsible to pay you what he has agreed to pay you. You gave earned it. But there may be some confusion about what...

Yes. There is a new law in Illinois protecting pregnant women in the workplace. An employer can not discriminate against a pregnant employee....

Should I file a lawsuit if my name was taken of the schedule without prior notice?

I am assuming that "taking someone's name off the schedule" means, in your company, that the person is either fired or not scheduled for work for a...

Do I need an employment lawyer?

Request a copy of your Personnel File (under Illinois law, you are entitled to a copy). Also, consult with an employment lawyer who can help you...

Can an person who has been discriminated, harass and retaliate also get a settlement of wrongful termination?

It is not possible to accurately evaluate your question based on the very limited facts. You need to go over all the details of your situation...

Contract employee discrimination?

A Company can not refuse to hire because of an applicant's race, religion, gender, national origin, disability, etc. You, as an applicant, have...

What type of lawyer do you need for work please type harassment and unwarranted write ups /termination

Certain kinds of employer behavior may be found to be illegal (such as sexual harassment, retaliation for whistle blower activities, breaching a...

Employer wants employees to use personal phone for work related.

I am assuming you are an employee at will and not paid under a set contract. The only wage and hour law that I can think of that may apply to your...

Mobbing at workplace

You can quit, but you will likely be refused unemoyment insurance benefits because you quit. Of course, if you can actually prove through a...

Can you be laid off after a law suit or taking Fmla for a family member

Yes---it is illegal for an employer to fire an employee because the employee exercised their legal rights under the Family And Medical Leave Act...