Fraud.

HOLD THE SHOW! I do not completely agree with my colleagues as to your situation. Some of us who pursue qui tam (False Claims Act/Whistleblower)...

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My previous employer is withholding my pay check. I was a consultant and my contract was up 2 weeks ago. Is this legal?

The Illinois Department of Labor is your best bet for helping resolve your issue. Unfortunately, the "process" in completing such resolutions...

Can they terminate me?

No, under the facts you recite, any termination could be construed as retaliatory and therefore a violation entitling you to damages. You...

Can my employer reduce my hourly wage as a penalty for having to go to court?

I DISAGREE with my colleagues on this one. Just because you can be fired for any reason does not mean that non-agreed deductions can be taken from...

I was laid off and got a new job, but my old company won't release me from my non compete. Do I have any options?

I agree with the other responses that the first step in determining your options is to have a skilled employment lawyer look at the non-compete...

I went to human rights when i was terminated from my job.the advise they gave me was that my case was based on my sex and age so

I assume from your question that you handled the federal claim on your own. I expect that is where the loss came in. The Department of Human Rights...

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What can I do against my stepfather he killed my mother and choked her on her death bed

I agree with the other responses about reporting your concerns to the police. An autopsy could be decisive on the cause of death. If an autopsy...

Can I sue my job if I dont recieve breaks?

Are you being paid for the "break" time? If you are in fact working but are NOT being paid because your employer dummies-up the time cards to make...

I had to quit my job when my car finally died and was forsed to look for a local job but my last job denied me my last paycheck

Your best bet is to call the U.S. Department of Labor. They typically will help resolve wage and final paycheck issues. As a practical issue,...

Do I need an labor law lawyer?

Illinois is an employment-at-will state and, absent a contract or union membership, one can be terminated for any reason as long as it is not...