Can I recover 18 weeks of back pay

The Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act is enforced by the Illinois Department of Labor. Filing a claim is relatively painless; however, you...

How can i complain about a hostile work environment fostered by my boss

I agree with my colleague but I also want to point out what is and is not an illegal hostile work environment. This sounds like a very difficult...

I was accused and charged with theft and fired, the case was dismissed, can I sue my employer.

This sounds like a very difficult situation for you. I know it seems wrong to be terminated for something you did not actually do. However, you...

Harassment in the workplace

This sounds like a very difficult situation for you. However, you must realize that an employer can be a jerk so long as the employer is an...

Is non- Solicitation clause valid in US for employment offer.

The question is not whether it is valid in the US but rather if it is valid under the law of the state that you are working and the law of the...

I quit my job because verbal abuse, and sexual harasment. Our company has a zero tolerance for these behaviors.

I am not sure what you are asking here. Are you asking whether you have a lawsuit? If so, we would need more facts and background. Quitting a...

Is it unlawful for a potential employer to ask you to fill out a budget on how you spend your money?

It is an unusual request but it is not an illegal one. If you feel uncomfortable providing the answer, then I suggest walking away. If enough...

You do not go to "arbitration" for an unemployment claim. If the employer objects to your claim, there will be an administrative hearing (by...

Does a "non compete" usually preclude me from starting my own business if it could be considered competition to my employer?

Ben's answer is right on point. A qualified non-compete/employment attorney needs to review your non-compete and determine whether it is...

Fired without proof. A coworker of mine brought a bag of candy to my managers attention that was stashed in our stockroom behind

Employment at-will means you can be disciplined or fired for any reason -- even if the employer's understanding of the situation is flawed. Unless...