Trouble getting paid

Yes, it is their responsibility to pay you, but they do not have to direct deposit of fedex the check to you. If you having problem getting...

House Rental tax delinquency

Unfortunately, from what you have been describing here it sounds as though the house has been sold for delinquent taxes. It really does depends on...

This is really an employment question, not a corporate law question. Employees have special rights in terms of receiving final pay that are not...

How can I get my house and or money back?

Did you have a signed agreement to purchase the house? If you did, you need to review the agreement with a real estate attorney. If not, it...

Do I have to pay back half of my bonus?

Short answer, no. If an employer provides discretionary pay to an employee, it belongs to the employee so long as they reasonably believe that the...

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My question do have any rights for severance or legal grounds for short term dismissal.

First of all, I am sorry to hear about what has happened to you. Losing a job is not easy. You mention that there was a 3 year term for the...

Is this legal and can they not pay me something they guaranteed to me in writing because they terminated me before paying me.

Don't sign any non-competition agreement (or any other agreement) without speaking to an employment lawyer. There is no reason to sign this kind...

What documentation do they HAVE to provide to support their claims and do they have a leg to stand on without any proof?

Unless you signed a specific agreement with your employer that says that they can withhold money from your final paycheck, what you are describing...

How can I get my final weeks pay? Do they have to formally terminate me or can they just stop communication?

Contact the Illinois Department of Labor and let them know that your employer is having this "financial situation" and you and your co-workers are...

Is this legal???

I agree with you that your landlord should not be contacting your employer about unpaid rent. It is not only inappropriate for them to discuss...