How much should I be getting paid and am I getting ripped off?

Talk to an attorney right away about your legal rights. An in depth consultation will help the attorney determine if you (and possibly others) are...

If this is correct, have him call an employment attorney. Many of the talented attorneys on this website can provide an in depth consultation and...

Can an employer dock pay if you punch in 20 minutes early?

It is possible this is illegal. Depends on if the employer knows and/or allows for this to happen. More facts are needed. Have your boyfriend call...

Since you were not classified as an employee, you are not protected under the Wage Payment and Collection Act where you would be able to file a...

You need to speak to an attorney. FMLA claims are not filed with the EEOC/IDHR. You have a private cause of action though. An attorney can review...

You need a consultation on whether the certifications were late under FMLA law. They may not always be late just because the employer imposed an...

Do I have a case?

A lot more facts are needed to see if your rights were violated (e.g., what type of conviction came up on the check, etc.). You need a in depth...

Overtime Pay?

Contact an employment attorney for a consultation immediately to make sure you are non-exempt. An attorney will be able to tell you your options on...

Can a Separation Agreement with offer of severance stipulate on Agreement that employee won't apply for unemployment?

No. (820 ILCS 405/1300) (from Ch. 48, par. 540) Sec. 1300. Waiver or transfer of benefit rights - Partial exemption. (A) Except as...

What can I do about working for a local business for a month who fired me through a text and also was paying their employees cas

With respect to the way the owner ran her business: You may be able to file a complaint to IDES (unemployment) and tax-related agencies (assuming...