If the person who hired you is the same person who fired you, it will be hard to argue that they didn't mind your age when you were hired but then...

Hello I recently left my job for "just cause" and the state is allowing me to collect unemployment. Employer is now appealing.

You have two issues. Your appeal and the unpaid commissions. If you made an attempt to resolve the commissions before you quit, then you have a...

Do I need a labor attorney?

I would definitely consult with an employment attorney ASAP!

I was out of work for 9 months due to cancer (oct 2013-jul2014). Do ihave fmla available for 2015?

It depends on how your company calculates the FMLA year. Some do it by calendar year, others on a rolling basis, and there are two other options....

Employer trying to deny unemployment saying "I quit"

It will be tough, but you might as well give it a shot.

Reduction of Bonus

If it's discrimination based on a protected category--such as your age, race, sex, religion, disability, etc.--then it could be unlawful...

Can an older worker be terminated because of employment at will in Illinois

Unless you have a contract, or you are a union member, every employee in Illinois--including older employees--are employed at will. That does not...

What kind of lawyer do you get after you receive the "right to sue" letter from the EEOC?

You need to find an experienced employment discrimination attorney. Use the find a lawyer tab above. And don't delay; if you miss the deadline,...

Non-compete agreement

You should speak to an experienced lawyer, who can answer your question, and also find possible defenses to the non-compete. Many of us will...

This case is regarding a police shooting. I could poke so many holes in the police testimony. It was obvious they were lying,

I can't answer the specifics of your question without knowing all the facts. I will say, though, that if the individual is thinking about filing a...