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An employee was arrested for having thousands of images of child pornography and dissemination to an undercover police officer.
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Answered on October 04, 2013
So....you are an attorney seeking advice on Avvo for how to address this situation with your client? Regardless, I suggest you have your "client"...
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Im collecting unemployment from a bowling ally bar laid off after winter leagues. They are now posting for bartender.
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Answered on September 05, 2013
You were an employee-at-will. As long as your initial lay-off was bona fide, and not retaliatory or attributed to a violation of your...
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My Aunt has dementia her sister from a different state , put her in a nursing home,now
shes her surrogate can we get her OUT?
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Answered on September 05, 2013
The answer to your question is, "maybe". Whether or not assisted living is the best setting for your aunt is a separate question. If the scenario...
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What's the best way to find a Chicago WC Law firm that has successful trial experience with the bigger/complicated WC cases?
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Answered on August 27, 2013
There may be some truth to the notion that seasoned practitioners well known to the Workers' Compensation Arbitrators can potentially bring...
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What has to happen before you can file sexual harassment charges against your ex-employer? Why is it ok for things to happen?
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Answered on July 29, 2013
Well, it's probably NOT okay. However, an occurrence 3 years ago is likely no longer actionable in the employment law context as the law requires...
If laid off from a job or let go for any reason, what is your advice for filing for unemployment benefits?
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Answered on June 24, 2013
No harm in applying!
My understanding is that Unemployment benefits are currently awarded fairly liberally. Just because a company might oppose...
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My insurance company is not paying policy limit in Chicago
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Answered on June 19, 2013
In circumstances such as you describe, you absolutely want to obtain what we refer to as "excess" counsel---attorneys you hire to defend you...
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Do I have to submit a signed w-4?
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Answered on June 17, 2013
HOLD THE SHOW, HERE! The part of your inquiry that is NOT your question is the part that might hold the true answer and be the most...
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I was suspended w/pay told I have allegations against me but not informed what they were nor asked any questions about them
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Answered on June 17, 2013
I agree that you should seek a consultation with a skilled employment attorney who will be able to learn from you some additional facts, including...
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Wrongful death of my 25 year old son
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Answered on June 05, 2013
WAIT A MINUTE! BEFORE YOU DO ANYTHING ELSE contact a skilled injury/wrongful death attorney. Handling a death claim on your own is destined to...