I was classified as an independent contractor by a company. However, I believe I was misclassified. Do I have a case?

You certainly sound like an Independent Contractor. If you apply for unemployment insurance benefits, the IDES will likely consider you to be an...

Hi I am considering leaving a permanent position for a temporary (3 Month) role and want to know if the position ends if I will

If you quit a job, you usually do not get u.i. Benefits. If I understand you correctly, you will be leaving a three month job because of lack of...

Can I collect unemployment if I choose to leave with good reason?

If you quit a job for personal reasons, you will likely not get u.i. benefits. However, there are exceptions to this general rule. If the...

What do I do if an employee resigns before his contract ends?

Usually, part of a successful breach of contract lawsuit is "proving damages". Also, depending on the specific language in the contract, the...

Can an independent contractor be sued for theft? As a salesperson I was told I sold a job too low and the company is threatening

Yes, any worker can be sued for theft. But, the person suing you would have to prove you were guilty of theft. A simple mistake in sales judgment...

Is it to late to sue my job for sexual harassment. I had quit due to me catch something from one of there clients.

It is not too late if the statute of limitations hasn't run. You need to speak to an experienced lawyer who represents employees in sex harassment...

Is it legal to force an employee to do work outside their job description, or force them into a zero hour role until I abide?

Yes, your employer can do this. Your option is to quit. You may be able to successfully sue for breach of contract---if, in fact, you are...

Is it legal to fire some one just because their room mate moves away

If you are an employee at will and have no actual contract of employment, your employer has the legal right to terminate your employment at any...

You can file a complaint with the Illinois Department of Labor for the overtime owed to you. If you can prove that you worked enough hours to...

Can they not pay me for my second week of two weeks notice?

In Illinois, when the employer "accelerates the date of intended resignation", this changes the resignation into a discharge. So...if you apply...