Can my employer take back commissions they paid to me for a sale if the business in question does pay all/part of their bill?

Tough question. Typically, the question depends on whether you have an agreement on how commissions are paid. if there is no agreement, then it...

Should I retain an employment attorney for possible discrimination?

Not sure from your question whether or not you signed a severance agreement. If you did, you may have waived your rights to take legal action. If...

My employer pays me per hour, however he only pays me for 1.5 hours of the time I work.

You must be paid for all the time you work, including set up and breakdown time. I recommend you speak to an experienced employment attorney to...

Can i get unemployment if i am terminated for not being able to return to work after FMLA ?

You have asked a lot of questions here that are hard to sort out without more information. With respect to unemployment, if you quit your job, you...

I have a sexual harassment claim with substantial evidence against the harassed, and was wondering if I need a lawyer?

It is not absolutely necessary to have a lawyer, but I do not recommend individuals represent themselves in employment cases. If you are hesitating...

Accused and terminated without proof by employer of sending e.mail.anyway I can see these so call e.mails by employer.

Hard to answer your question without more facts. You may want to request your personnel file, which in most cases your employer (or former...

Is it legal for a former employer to hold my last paychecks if I don't finalize employment?

Generally, no. Under Illinois law, the employer must pay a departing employees by the next payday, and if the employee wants the check to be...

I've been accused of misconduct at work. I was given no additional information. Should I have been provided more information?

You are not entitled to any specific level of information. However, under the Illinois Personnel Record Review Act, you can request to review your...

Can I or should I file for unemployment insurance, live in Illinois.

You need to contact the employer to find out whether you're still employed. If they say no, or simply don't get back to you, then file for...

Your question suggests a number of legal issues (the time card issue for one) and I recommend you speak to an experienced employment lawyer as soon...