Is it legal for my job to shorthen my hours after filling a complaint with the labor board

Could be unlawful retaliation, depending on the facts. If you don't already have a lawyer, it might be a good idea to speak to one. Most of us will...

Do I need a lawyer to file with the EEOC and Illinois Department of Human Rights? I heard they are really slow so why pay?

Although a lawyer is not mandatory, in general, it is always better to have a lawyer. If you go before the Department of Human Rights, you will...

I was fired in June of last year. Filed for unemployment benefits and was denied twice. Is there anything I can do .

There are many layers of appeals in the IDES system--all the way up to the Appellate Court. it's difficult to prevail after a decision by a...

I need a attroney that handles unemployment appeals I live in oak wood hills il.

Many of us who participate on AVVO, myself included, will provide a free consultation for employment matters. Make sure you act quickly as the time...

Hi I was hired as a contract designer. My client owes me over $6,000 what can I do ?

You will have to take legal action to get paid as it sounds like they are stiffing you. The question is whether you are an employee or an...

Whistle-Blower Retaliation-Do I have a wrongful termination case? I have been with the company almost 5 years with great reviews

As Ms. McCall correctly notes, not all discharges after a complaint are wrongful. They are retaliatory and unlawful only if the nature of your...

What to do if being bullied and sexual harrassed at work from supervisor?

Sounds like you did the right thing by complaining. It also sounds like you've been harassed and retaliated against for making your complaint. I...

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What is the time an employer must retain an employee after fmla? in the state of Illinois

There is no fixed time that an employer must retain you after an FMLA leave. However, the FMLA prohibits the employer from firing you because of...

I am not being sexually harassed, but my employer is Singling me out.

Singling you out for negative treatment can be unlawful if the reason for the treatment is based on a protected characteristic--such as your race,...

Employment at will. What an injustice to employees!!! How can we change that so we can have some dignity from our employer?

I can't speak to Texas law, but most states do have some exceptions to the at will doctrine. Of course, the flip side is that you also have the...