Questions answered by Amy S Cramer

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Would a full time employee have legal recourse if their hours were reduced to part time because they opted to add insurance?

Amy's answer | Answered on July 17, 2014

This is why you need to seek an employee benefits attorney. While this isn't discrimination based on a protected class status, it could be an...

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Do I have a case about a violation of disability act?

Amy's answer | Answered on July 17, 2014

I'm so sorry this is happening to you! So terrible! I would definitely consult with an attorney. Most of us employment law attorneys will give free...

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Hi I am currently married but have been separated from my spouse for 2 years. I want to cash out my pension however she is

Amy's answer | Answered on May 22, 2014

Nope--the only way you will be able to divvy up that money is in a qualified domestic relations order after you divorce. The law protects spouses...

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After receiving a small pension foe 8 years,I received a letter saying that I was not entitled to it and they want their money .

Amy's answer | Answered on May 22, 2014

John couldn't have said it better. You have a right to the pension plan documents. They have to give you a copy by law. So, having said that, the...

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Union is holding my mom's pension check hostage....

Amy's answer | Answered on May 22, 2014

Since the "check is in the mail" there's nothing you can do but wait at this point. When was the check sent? Or do you think they actually didn't...

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Do a have a discrimination case?

Amy's answer | Answered on May 21, 2014

I would definitely consult with an employment attorney in your area. The facts that you allege here certainly may be grounds for a discrimination...

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Sexual harassment

Amy's answer | Answered on May 21, 2014

So sorry this is happening to you! This is a problem. I disagree with Judy that just because he said he was sorry he's not culpable. An attorney...

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Is there anything I can do about unpaid wages!

Amy's answer | Answered on May 21, 2014

Sounds like you were being paid under the table. I would say that that type of lax payment arrangement may give you difficulty in using the state...

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Trying to determine if my former employer is wrongfully deducting from the amount of vacation time I am entitled to.

Amy's answer | Answered on May 21, 2014

You should be entitled to the days you earned pro-rata under the Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act. Unused earned paid time off (personal...

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Four years ago, I had a liver transplant. I had insurance, but they still say I owe over $100,000!

Amy's answer | Answered on May 18, 2014

You need to find a plaintiffs insurance attorney. Bankruptcy is a last, last, last resort. Best of luck to you!

Amy S Cramer's Answers (244)

Would a full time employee have legal recourse if their hours were reduced to part time because they opted to add insurance?

Do I have a case about a violation of disability act?

Hi I am currently married but have been separated from my spouse for 2 years. I want to cash out my pension however she is

After receiving a small pension foe 8 years,I received a letter saying that I was not entitled to it and they want their money .

Union is holding my mom's pension check hostage....

Do a have a discrimination case?

Sexual harassment

Is there anything I can do about unpaid wages!

Trying to determine if my former employer is wrongfully deducting from the amount of vacation time I am entitled to.

Four years ago, I had a liver transplant. I had insurance, but they still say I owe over $100,000!