Under IL law can a company require employees to volunteer time to charities the company chooses and make that 10% of your review

This is a very tricky question. Although there is nothing in the law that says a company cannot review you negatively or even fire you for not...

I am curious if these (3) clauses are legally binding in a terms of employment agreement.

It's very difficult to give you a solid opinion without reviewing the entire agreement and without knowing all the facts. I am pretty confident,...

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Can I get unemployment if I got fired for working off the clock? If not, will appealing it work? What r the steps 2 appeal?

I have handled these types of cases, and sometimes I have seen benefits denied. It all depends on the employer's policy and all the facts. I...

To open a new business that competes with our current employer, can they stop us from selling our current customers?

Generally, if you are not under any noncompete, and you are not stealing any trade secrets, you can start a new company and compete. However,...

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This morning I signed a termination agreement that is revocable within 7 days.

Can't follow your question. As Ms. Goldstein wisely states, see a lawyer. many of us on AVVO will provide a free consultation.

Can I use transcript from ides to Sue my ex employer

Generally ides testimony is barred as evidence in a civil case but there are ways around this.

Laid off after 18 yrs. I was offered an unfair severance package. Help me.

Unfortunately, the concept of fairness doesn't have much meaning in the world of employment law. The only relevant concepts here are obligation and...

Is okay for an employer to fire an employee for job performance , then claim it was misconduct due to theft.?

In most discharge cases, employers protest the unemployment claim by claiming misconduct under Section 602A of the Unemployment Act. However, by...

I was just wrongfully terminated from my job. Should I sue?

If you were discharged because of your medical condition, then you may have a claim under the FMLA or for disability discrimination. However, if...

I have worked for 20 years and got fired can I get severance pay?

Unless your company has an agreement to pay severance, you have no right to severance. If, however, you have been discriminated against, you may be...