My firm has a long history of working with LGBT workplace issues. I am so sorry you are going through this. Generally, when you are in this sort of...

I want to terminate an employee who is on medical leave. It is for a work related injury, but he has been away for 6 months.

An employer is not required to hold a job open indefinitely even for a disabled employee. Although an unpaid leave of absence beyond FMLA leave...

There is a case in IL that came out a couple of years ago that indicates if you die intestate (without a will and/or trust), a child you treated as...

I hav a recording if my doctor calling me a lesbian, what should I do

You can file a complaint with the IL Dept Professional Regulation. In IL doctors cannot discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation. You might...

My job has no remorse for my mourning of my mother and my emotional status and that it has effected my attendance

I am very sorry for the loss of your mom. Your employer could quite possibly be required to offer you FMLA and reasonable accommodation under the...

Question: If an NP sign a non-compete contract and was laid off due to lose of contracts. Does the contract become null & void?

Generally, the choice of law provided for in the non-compete applies. Do yourself a favor and contact an experienced attorney that can help you in...

I returned from FMLA in November to a write up. Had good reviews prior. Now I'm a so called low performer.

The facts you describe indicate potential interference with your rights under the FMLA. I urge you to contact FMLA experienced counsel. Many of us,...

Do I have a case?

As attorney Hayes noted, there have been a lot of class actions in this area. My firm recently filed and quickly settled a wage class action...

Is it lawful to terminate an employee for not being able to perform tasks due to medical issues including carpal tunnel?

It sounds to me like you should contact a qualified attorney to explore if your rights under the ADA and/or FMLA have been violated. Determination...

You don't mention the jurisdiction, you do not mention if you have been sued individually or if it is a business you own (corps are not allowed to...