We need more facts to help point you in the correct direction. You state you worked for them in Europe. Are you authorized to work in the US....

A lot more information is needed. A qualified attorney needs to review the POA to best advise you and answer your questions.

What you describe “could” be discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). You mentioned you began feeling symptoms in 2021...

Non competes are very common although IL law has started to restrict them. You do not mention if IL law is applicable. I think it is very wise to...

Illinois employers are not required by law to give you breaks in addition to your lunch break which is regulated by law. Although employers should...

I’m so sorry about your situation. It sounds like you and mom could be in a domestic violence situation. But a lot more information is needed for...

Your termination warrants exploration by a competent employment attorney. It’s a mixed bag when employers decide to fire an employee on protected...

How much money is at stake? Seems to me you will have to pay it back but an attorney could potentially negoatiate a reduction for you. More...

Automatic policies that refuse to consider “light duty” could be in violation of the ADA. I also think you could have (potentially) an FMLA claim....

There is no claim here for pay-based discrimination unless you were paid less because of sex or other statutorily protected class.