More information is needed. Where do you physically work? Your employer's written policy for use and accrual of paid time off and paid sick leave...

Tell your employer that you understand that you were hired as an employee and want taxes and other applicable "withholdings" held. In Illinois the...

You don't mention if the note was a return-to-work/ Fitness for Duty document pursuant to the FMLA, ADA, or company policy. What medical provider...

This type of off the clock arrangement is almost always illegal. There are multiple details needed to make a full analysis and provide a complete...

I strongly urge you to contact an attorney who works in the area of School Law. The police have certain powers to interview juveniles and search...

Illinois law does not require an employer to provide any severance at all. However, the law does require employers to pay severance pursuant to a...

You do not mention if you are a manager or coworker. Generally, if the employee uses time they have accrued under the FMLA, they can use that time...

The answer depends on the facts of your situation. If you are an employee at will and have a discretionary bonus you are no entitled to the bonus....

Not knowing any of the circumstances of your leave and the performance issues, it's difficult to determine if you qualify for unemployment. If you...

In Illinois, a live in caregiver must be paid for overtime. Federal law, however, does not require this. Illinois law (the law that is most...