Does a previous employee have the right to request the reason for non-rehire status with a previous employer?

No, in Illinois, an employer has no legal mandate to disclose why they refused to hire or why they discharged an employee. However, an employee...

Please help - I'm being hindered from finding employment.

Talk to the supervisor at the Police Station where you were arrested and find out what can be done about the mug shot. If they can't (or won't)...

How does one prove retaliation for a job action against an employer?

To prove retaliation, you must prove certain key factors. You must show that you did a "protected activity", and then your employer took punitive...

Can an employer withhold my annual bonus (15k) as repayment for an overpayment of incentive compensation over a 13 month period?

An experienced employment lawyer who represents employees will have to read over all policies regarding the annual bonus and determine if it is...

Do I have a legit case and if so what type attorney would be most fitting?

There is no way a lawyer can give you an opinion on possible wrongdoing in your case without an extensive meeting with you. The lawyer will need...

Should i be getting paid overtime?

Under Illinois and Federal law, you would only be entitled to overtime if you work more than 40 hours a week (unless you are a manager or fall into...

Without researching this question, my best opinion (without reviewing the entire contract and any emails or notes pertaining to the relationship)...

Unemployment benefits: employer says "you quit" and is challenging benefits

It depends. It depends on whether or not she is free to keep her job or if she is given no choice and must leave employment on a certain date. If...

What should I do if I was told that my employment at a charter school in Chicago "is not a good fit" and told to resign?

Do you have the legal protection of a contract of employment? Or are you an employee at will? If you have no contract, then your employer can...

I have been told that I need a Lawyer. Friends and family have both told me that I was wrongfully terminatied from my job.

Because you won with unemployment on the misconduct issue does not mean that you would win in other judicial forums. The IDES simply looks to see...