Do i need a Lawyer

It's possible that this was a discriminatory discharge, but I would need to know a lot more about the situation before I could provide you and your...

Should I hire a lawyer for being wrongfully classified as independent contractor instead of an employee in Illinois?

There are a lot of issues here--for both you and your boyfriend--so I recommend you speak to an experienced employment lawyer. Written agreements...

Start date not honored - employment contract

You may have a contract, but unless the contract specifies the length of your employment, then you are probably an employee at will, which means...

I am looking an attorney in Chicago area who I can talk about an employment(Contract to fulltime) agreement potential case.

Many of us on this list handle national origin discrimination claims, and will provide a free initial consultation.

In the state of Illinois, can an employee work a compressed work week M-Th 40 hours instead of M-F 40 hours and be lawfully in c

As long as you get the appropriate breaks, you can work a compressed work week, and no overtime is owed unless you work more than 40 hours in a week.

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I was recently terminated and the company has an appeal process. Should I appeal the decision first before contacting atty?

As I am not an Ohio lawyer, and I don't know the facts of your case, I cannot give you specific advice. I will note, however, that internal appeal...

IL Law - After numerous write-ups over a couple of years for being tardy, if I get fired, can I win unemployment from the state?

If you have repeatedly warned about attendance, and are then fired for attendance, it may be tough for you to win an unemployment case. That...

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Do I have a case for retaliation in the workplace.

Could be a strong whistleblower case, but I would need to know more facts. I suggest you consult with an experienced employment attorney. Most of...

What can I do if my employer is defrauding a customer and is retaliating / harrassing me? HR is sweeping it under the rug.

Sounds like some potential wage and hour violations and a possible whistleblower claim. Would need to know more, though, before I could provide a...

My boss has implied that she is considering terminating me due to three absences. What are my rights?

Could be a tough case. If you have some form of disability that is causing your absences, then you may be protected and have a right to an...