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Hello. So about two weeks ago I resign from my job because of stress. What resources are available for financial assistance?

Peter's answer | Answered on June 25, 2013

There is no bully law in Illinois. You should seek medical help and file for unemployment and let IDES decide on your unemployment status. Good...

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Independent Contractor or Employee? Company claimed I was IC, but think lack of independence indicates I was actually employee.

Peter's answer | Answered on June 25, 2013

I agree with the other two answers. When you were hired, were terms discussed and do you have a copy of that email or document? That would be the...

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Do I have a strong case for wrongful termination, or defamation against my employer?

Peter's answer | Answered on June 25, 2013

It would come down to what the entire contract says and what proof the company actually has of your alleged misconduct. You should speak with an...

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What are the damages for terminating physician employment in IL before 3-month notice period?

Peter's answer | Answered on June 25, 2013

If there is a contract the terms would govern. You should schedule an appointment with an employment lawyer to review the contract. There really...

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What legal actions?

Peter's answer | Answered on June 15, 2013

If you are requesting light duty you have the obligation to provide the doctors note before the company must provide it.

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I am suspended from a teacher position for days.

Peter's answer | Answered on June 15, 2013

I can't imagine it would take that long to clean the room and why go through all the drama of not cleaning it. I would have to know more like why...

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I have been suspended from my job today for 2weeks for not wearing there company coat.Most of the staff never wear them either.

Peter's answer | Answered on December 29, 2012

Just wear the coat what is the big deal? If most driver speed but don't get pulled over and you speed and get pulled over, you still get the...

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Feel like Ive been getting treated unfairly.

Peter's answer | Answered on December 29, 2012

If you feel you are being singled out based on age or gender or sexual orientation for example you may have a discrimination claim. Based on what...

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Can a fired employee from an "at-will" seek a severance package for years worked?

Peter's answer | Answered on September 03, 2012

You should discuss the specific facts of your case with an experienced employment lawyer. Each case is different and no one answer fits all. You...

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Do I have a case against a teacher that sexually harassed me who also owns the private institute on January 2012 or is too late?

Peter's answer | Answered on August 17, 2012

In Illinois you have 180 days from the date of the last sexual harassment or retalation to file with the Illinois Department of Human Rights and...

Peter LaSorsa's Answers (6008)

Hello. So about two weeks ago I resign from my job because of stress. What resources are available for financial assistance?

Independent Contractor or Employee? Company claimed I was IC, but think lack of independence indicates I was actually employee.

Do I have a strong case for wrongful termination, or defamation against my employer?

What are the damages for terminating physician employment in IL before 3-month notice period?

What legal actions?

I am suspended from a teacher position for days.

I have been suspended from my job today for 2weeks for not wearing there company coat.Most of the staff never wear them either.

Feel like Ive been getting treated unfairly.

Can a fired employee from an "at-will" seek a severance package for years worked?

Do I have a case against a teacher that sexually harassed me who also owns the private institute on January 2012 or is too late?