My ex has been laid off and is receiving a severence package for time worked at employer. Am I entitled to a portion?

Not likely, severance payments intended to compensate for wages lost after the divorce cannot be characterized as marital property. However, when...

Can I still get my last check from a job I quit years ago?

The Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act (the "IWPCA") requires every employer to pay full and “final compensation” to separated employees no...

The Illinois Human Rights Act also bans discrimination based on pregnancy, childbirth, as well as medical conditions related thereto, and covers...

I have a potential private pension benefit? Is this plan for when i retire? I have the paper work #87-071-08-024 Jesse E. Soltis

Did you recently file a claim for Social Security benefits and then receive a letter from the Social Security Administration (SSA) stating that you...

You have a right to see your personnel records and get that information if its in your record. Under Illinois' Personnel Record Review Act (820...

It really all depends. In this case, it seems like your husband may have unfortunately had a target on his back by his manager. However, more...

I'm very sorry for your loss. The rules for pension death benefits will vary depending on the type of pension your mom had and her age when she...

Am I eligible for unemployment benefits in Illinois if ?

There are three eligibility requirements to collect unemployment in Illinois: (1) Your past earnings must meet certain minimum thresholds; (2) You...

Will I be eligible for unemployment benefits in Illinois if ...

There are three eligibility requirements to collect unemployment in Illinois: (1) Your past earnings must meet certain minimum thresholds; (2) You...

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), employers must pay exempt (or hourly) employees for all time worked, regardless of using a time clock...