What kind of settlement $ wise should be fair.

Having worked as an insurance defense attorney, I can tell you that adjusters love dealing with claimants like you (e.g. Small medical bills and...

Do employment attorneys for a ADA discrimination matter in the Chicago area work on contigency?

Depending on the strength and weaknesses of the case, an employment attorney might take your case completely on contingency. Our firm does this on...

Is my employer allowed to doc my pay if they are not losing any money? I work private events and get paid per event.

This is an improper deduction per Illinois wage deduction law. I assume you are an employee and not an independent contractor?

My son was injured when his airbag did not deploy, and shoulder harness was faulty. Is their a personal injury case here?

As a parent, I know you must be going through a very difficult situation on several fronts. First and foremost, your son needs to aggressively seek...

Is it legal for a former employer to hold my last paychecks if I don't finalize employment?

Absolutely not. This employer is wilfully violating well-settled Illinois law. You might want to consider having an experienced employment attorney...

Do I have any legal recourse?

In my view, you have raised two possible legal issues for yourself: worker's compensation retaliation and harassment/retaliation because of your...

Can i sue my insurance and the person insurance that rear ended me

As most have already commented, more facts are needed such as: were you injured? If you were injured, the severity of the injury and need for...

If you did not properly classify her and deduct taxes, etc., I would just pay her for the glasses and travel expenses and be done with it. If she...

I have EEOC charge against former employer and I am representing myself. Can we settle before the mediation date and how?

You can settle your case at any point you want to. However, I strongly urge you to retain an experienced employment attorney to help you. The...

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Am I truly an Independent Contractor?

I agree with my colleagues here and further add this analysis that The Illinois Department of Labor applies to determine whether a wroker is an...