Can I take my employer to court for lost wages? What can I do if I get fired for this?

It is a violation of the Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act for an employer to discharge or otherwise discriminate against an employee for...

You may receive copies of your personnel records within one year of your termination. More importantly, the law requires your ex-employer to...

At-will employment, by definition, means that either the employer or the employee may terminate the relationship at any time, for any reason....

Did my employer violate equal opportunity laws when filling a position at work?

Failure to promote and failure to hire cases are generally very difficult to prove, even when you believe that the decision was motivated by...

Hi, I have a employer who is not paying me. I need a demand letter but I live overseas now.

One option would be to go on line to the Illinois Department of Labor website and file a complaint:...

You cannot be fired for being pregnant. Did your boss know you were pregnant when you were hired? Were you fired in 2015? You should contact a...

Can my boss fire me for even if the doctor specifically told me it was safer not to?

The Family and Medical Leave Act protects employees with a serious medical condition who have been employed for at least 1 year with an employer...

Can I get denied employment because I'm a convicted felon?

Using criminal background information may violate Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. See the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity's website:...

Tattoos in the workplace

If you are a union member, you should consult your local. Otherwise, you will need to keep your tattoos covered. Perhaps you can think of other...

How many days is your trip? If you have vacation days, you should be able to use them unless approving your time off would cause the employer an...