My sympathies to you for your job loss and the challenges with a disabled child. Your situation is not uncommon for parents of children with...

Can a work comp ins company stop t.t.d. payments when their ime says I don't need a lifting restriction but my surgeon says I do

You are in a quagmire that employees on WC find themselves when they are released to return to work yet have restrictions. To immediately address...

If i am a misclassified employee and i quit because of it, can i still get unemployment

You will need to meet the eligibility criteria of the Illinois Dept. of Employment Securin (IDES) first. Then IDES will conduct an...

Can i qualify for unemployment if i did not return to work after stroke?

There are ways a person in your situation could qualify for unemployment benefits: 1. If your doctor placed medical restrictions on you which your...

602 of the unemployment insurance code was substantially revised this past year. I suggest you calla qualified employment attorney prior to,your...

What is the law in Illinois pertaining to reduced wages due to temporary, dr-ordered limited duty due to injury?

You do not state the nature of your husband's injuries. If they are such as to be covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) your...

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Do I have a case against my employer if I am terminated after 13 years and given no detailed reason?

The best advice is to seek qualified, customized advice for your situation. As my colleagues have stated here, you will benefit from speaking with...

Is this considered discrimination?

Illinois has a recently enacted law that requires employers to accommodate pregnant employees if such accommodation would not cause undue hardship....

What can I do to get a person to quit disparaging me and my medical practice on the internet?

Engage an attorney to write and send the former employee a cease and desist letter.

I shoplifted when I was 14. Will this show up on my background checks and affect future employment?

If you were a juvenile this cannot be made publicly available and as some colleagues have pointed out, only convictions can be considered.