Can I file lawsuit in federal court for Employee Discrimination? Must I file w/EEOC first as a requirement?

If you are alleging race discrimination (or in some cases national origin discrimination), you may have a claim under another federal statute, 42...

In Illinois is it legal for my employer to alter time cards?

No. You have to be paid for all hours you worked.

Small company, fired oldest salesman, month later I the 2nd oldest to go, same biz owner told pregnant use wshrm to breast feed

Could be an age discrimination case, but I cannot determine it without meeting with you an reviewing the facts. I suggest you speak to an...

What does it cost a company to settle a typically ADA lawsuit? What is the typical cost of accomodating for an ADA complaint?

There is no way to estimate the typical value of a settlement or the costs of an accommodation. It depends on a number of factors--size of the...

I was fired for attendance for missing a week because of my eye can I file for unemployment benefits?

You should definitely apply for unemployment, and you may have other claims against your employer, such as disability discrimination or a claim...

Independent contractor and Non-compete agreement. Previous company is threatening suite against me.

You need to speak to an employment lawyer ASAP to review the agreement and determine whether it's enforceable or not, and/or if there are any...

Fired for not being eligible for "Leave of absence"

I'm sorry, but it is very difficult to follow your question. Speaking generally, if you worked for an employer with over 50 employees, you had...

Protected status?

Yes.

Generally, an employer can get involved in outside of workplace issues. However, the employer cannot prevent you from discussing work issues (or...

Time Sheet Fraud.

Can't give you definitive opinion, but there may be some form of unlawful retaliation going on here. I suggest you consult with an experienced...