Do I have a case?

Your loss is unimaginable. Please accept my sincerest apologies. You did not mention the date your daughter passed away. Generally, in Illinois you...

Can an employer fire you because you can't stay late or pick up someone else's shift?

In addition to what my colleagues have already mentioned you might have protection under: 820 ILCS 147/15 Sec. 15. School conference and...

Can FMLA be held against me?

The bottom line is that your employer cannot penalize you for taking approved FMLA. However, I am not entirely clear on what sort of point system...

I was on short term disability, and my employer posted my position before I came back to work.

The advertisement could help provide evidence of intent to unlawfully terminate you. You do not mention what medical condition you were out for....

Can I collect unemployment ?

I will further add to my colleague's response that if they do not accept the claim (I.e. They find you INELIGIBLE) read the paperwork from IDES...

If an exempt employee does any work per week, do we have to pay their salary for that week or that day?

With respect to the details you have provided there are two general rules that allow you to deduct full day absences: 1. Exempt employees who...

Can we require an exempt outside sales employee to record his traveling schedule through Outlook?

Yes absolutely. If it is your intent to monitor exempt employee productivity and discourage abuse there are several methods you can use. On the...

Is this a violation of the ADA? A reasonable accommodation was requested & denied. No other options were discussed.

Each potential ADA case turns on specific facts. Consider contacting an experienced ADA attorney. Generally speaking, your employer's corporate...

You can but if you are disabled your employer can decide you are a danger to yourself and others and not allow you back. You should investigate...

Was what I did illegal and will there be trouble for my employers?

Good grief! I have heard of numerous nannies doing this (in,causing my own!).