How can my employer get away with not paying proper overtime and terminating me because I reported him to the Labor Board?

You can file a lawsuit for your termination. There are many of us here who will handle such litigation, and many of us will provide a free...

Can Motorola stop me from receiving unemployment/severance package after 18 years (didn't quit and not performance related)?

Not sure I understand your question. As to unemployment, it is up to the state to decide if you get unemployment. Motorola can protest but the...

You can sue a union if it breaches its duty of fair representation. I will say, however, that these types of cases are extremely difficult to win....

Can I sue for wrongful termination?

All good questions, but your posting does not have enough information to allow us to answer it with any specificity. If you complained about...

Overtime in Illinois is for every hr beyond 40 in 7 days. How many hours of overtime if I work 11 days straight 8 hrs each day?

You get overtime for each hour over 40 in every work week. If you prevail in a case, you would get the amount of your overtime, and then most...

Can I sue my former employer for wrongful termination if I was never notified for why I was fired and HR is telling people info?

Unfortunately, the law does not require the employer to notify you why you are being discharged. If, however, the employer has lied about you to...

How can I seek redress for an employer checking into my arrest record?

Good research! You could file a claim under the Human Rights Act, but only if the denial occurred within the last 180 days. If it is within 300...

Is my corporation violating any laws?

At first glance, it sounds like it could be age discrimination, but more facts are necessary to give you any kind of useful answer. I suggest you...

Can an employer (independent non profit health system) ignore requests for accommodations for my autoimmune disease?

Assuming your employer is covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Illinois Human Rights Act (which appears to be the case) your...

Since returning to work from having surgery... co-workers have made many snide comments... Could this be hostile?

It could be some form of harassment, under either the FMLA, or the Americans with Disabilities Act. I suggest you review your situation with an...

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