May an employer withhold payment to an independent contractor?

The first question is whether you were truly an independent contractor or if you were instead, an employee. The IRS has a test for this issue and...

I worked on phones for 10 years for a cell phone company and now I have carpal tunnel do I have a case

You need to speak to a workers’ compensation attorney as soon as possible. If you get hurt on the job you may be entitled to receive workers’...

Is there anything a person can do legally about being treated badly in their workplace by another employee and the owner?

You should immediately call an attorney. In Illinois, there are statutes and common law (judge made law) that can help you even though you work...

You should consult with a plaintiffs’ employment attorney immediately. By doing that, you can go over all the pros and cons of your claims. ...

What kind of lawyer do I need?

If you work in Illinois you should consult with a workers' compensation attorney for the work related injury in order to find out if you are...

Is it wrongful termination if I am forced to resign?

If you are in Illinois, your employer had no right to withhold your paycheck. Further, it can be argued that you signed the resignation under...

Can an employee sue the mortgage company they work for? I work for a mortgage company and I'm at my wits end. I have gone to:

You should immediately contact your local bar association for names of plaintiffs’ employment lawyers. The lawyer can listen to all the facts and...

I would like to sue my company for unfair treatment. They discharge me and I am on investigation, it is totally a mistake.

You should first contact a plaintiff’s employment attorney who will listen to all the facts and then discuss your rights in detail with you. Some...

How to prepare for unemployment hearing over phone?

The first thing you need to do is to find what standard your state will apply to a defense that your employer may set forth. In Illinois, the most...

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