I would like to file a civil suit/discrimination. My 16 year old at the time was wrongfully charged for theft.

You might have a malicious prosecution claim, but it depends on a number of factors, including the specific reason why the charges were dismissed....

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Can an employee be fired for negligence while on unpaid maternity leave?

Can't give a definitive answer without more facts but in general if the employee is performing poorly and the employer has legitimate grounds to...

The union does have a duty of fair representation, and theoretically you can bring such a claim within 6 months after the Union drops the ball....

Enforceability of Non Compete Clause and Restrictive Covenants in IT Consulting Firms and employment with the Client.

I cannot (nor should anyone) answer your question without reviewing your non compete agreement and all the facts and circumstances. There may be...

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Can I resign effective immediately on a hostile work environment claim or do I have to give notice?

If you are talking about resigning and suing, that can be problematic. Most legal theories require you to give notice of the problem and allow the...

What is to be done if employee does not appear at the termination meeting?

The answer depends on many things, such as whether this is a union shop, is there a contract, how do you treat other people, etc. I suggest you...

What is letter saying from EEOC i filed a discrimination charge against my job EEOC dismissed it . month later i was fire

It is a standard letter. It is extremely rare that the EEOC makes a finding in the employee's favor. That does not mean, however, that you don't...

My past employer did not pay my final wages after I had quit what can I do?

Make an immediate demand in a written letter to the company. If not, you can file a claim with the Department of Labor or hire a private attorney,...

I received a last chance notice. Does signing it mean I agree with the contents, putting unemployment benefits at risk?

It might, depending on the language of the agreement. if you can sign it but indicate that you do not agree with the contents, or do a separate...

I can't give you a definitive answer but the Illinois unemployment insurance act does, in certain circumstances, allow you to resign and collect...