Questions answered by Amy S Cramer

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Can a write up be pre written and signed and dated by management prior to hearing both sides?

Amy's answer | Answered on May 27, 2016

This is common practice unfortunately. As of now, your employer has not done anything adverse or illegal. They are probably following HR protocol.

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Should I have been offered and/or is the company required to offer me a severance package because I have been demoted?

Amy's answer | Answered on May 26, 2016

I am sorry you have been demoted. The company is not required to offer you a severance. Some demotions are actually constructive dismissals. This...

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Do part time employees require written or verbal notice from their work place of a lay off?

Amy's answer | Answered on May 23, 2016

I'm sorry you lost your job. I agree with the other lawyers who have answered your query. Your employer did not need to give you advanced notice....

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Can I take intermittent FMLA and have unscheduled blocks of time that I need to take off to attend to my daughter's poor health?

Amy's answer | Answered on May 20, 2016

Yes you can do that. You just have to let your employer know as soon as practicable.

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What should I do? Please help! Is it worth a law suit? No-one will help me

Amy's answer | Answered on May 19, 2016

You should be paid your commissions check for sure. You probably don't have a wrongful termination claim because Illinois is an "at-will" state....

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Sexual Harrasment and Labor Law Violations. Can I sue and get my job back?

Amy's answer | Answered on May 19, 2016

I am sorry this happened. There are a couple for things that strike as possible claims. However, it seems like you never notified anyone about the...

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Isn't this illegal? Where can I go to find documentation of it is?

Amy's answer | Answered on May 19, 2016

I'm sorry this has happened. You should speak to an employment lawyer because they may have a few questions. It could be that you have a defamation...

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Can I collect my remaining short-term disability if terminated? Collect unemployment if terminated? Case to file for full dis?

Amy's answer | Answered on May 18, 2016

I am sorry this is happening to you. All short term disability plans are governed by their plan documents. In other words, each plan is different....

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Next steps in suing old employer for illegal practices

Amy's answer | Answered on May 17, 2016

You next step is to speak with an employment attorney. So far, you have taken all the right steps in order to file a grievance with your former...

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Do I need to get an employment lawyer/EEOC involved or will it hurt my disability claim because case is a losing battle?

Amy's answer | Answered on May 16, 2016

I wouldn't say anything you have mentioned is a losing battle. Your explanation it is not 100% clear. I would suggest sitting down with an...

Amy S Cramer's Answers (244)

Can a write up be pre written and signed and dated by management prior to hearing both sides?

Should I have been offered and/or is the company required to offer me a severance package because I have been demoted?

Do part time employees require written or verbal notice from their work place of a lay off?

Can I take intermittent FMLA and have unscheduled blocks of time that I need to take off to attend to my daughter's poor health?

What should I do? Please help! Is it worth a law suit? No-one will help me

Sexual Harrasment and Labor Law Violations. Can I sue and get my job back?

Isn't this illegal? Where can I go to find documentation of it is?

Can I collect my remaining short-term disability if terminated? Collect unemployment if terminated? Case to file for full dis?

Next steps in suing old employer for illegal practices

Do I need to get an employment lawyer/EEOC involved or will it hurt my disability claim because case is a losing battle?