Do I need a lawyer

In general, employees in IL are employees at will and therefore can be fired for any reason with or without notice. If there is a contract or a...

I am being called a racist at work and being ignored by every one

You admit to saying a racist word, and others heard you. The best course of action is to apologize and let people at work know that you are sorry...

Is there anything I can do about someone opening my mail? I have reason to believe its whistleblower retaliation

You mention whistleblowing retaliation and workplace hostility over which you quit. It is not possible to properly evaluate these legal issues...

Severance pay and unemployment claim. If I accept the severance pay and bonus will that affect my unemployment claim?

In Illinois, severance does not count against unemployment insurance benefits. A bonus may or may not count against unemployment insurance...

Can I sue a former employer for not paying me as an independent contractor?

I suspect that you were misclassified as an Independent Contractor when you worked as an administrative assistant. You were probably really an...

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I am a pharmacist that has been on leave from Target and they said I can't come back to work while on the medications I am on.

Ask for the specific reason. And ask if there is such a policy (or law or regulation) about this specific situation. Learn as much as you can,...

Can my employer give my position away when on maturity leave and not allow me to return to same position when I return?

You may have important legal rights under the new Illinois Pregnancy law---amendment to Illinois Human Rights Act. Hire an employment lawyer who...

I work at a storage facility and an angry customer wanted to record me after work hours, can she record me after I told her no?

Do you mean that the angry customer is trying to tape record you? If so, it is illegal for her to do so without your express permission. On...

Can I be terminated for refusal to work a department when it is not my full time department?

Yes. Unless you have the protection of a union or a contract, your only recourse is to try and convince the employer to be respectful of your...

Can i sue my ex boss for firing me even though unemployment granted me pay due to "voluntarily leaving"? I felt that i was fired

If you are an employee at will, your employer can fire you at any time for any reason (unless there is illegal discrimination or a breach of a...