Do I bring this up on my interview call with IDES?

That would be helpful to show why you didn't perform up to expectations (if that is the case). However, being terminated for performance generally...

Can you get fired by a text message?

There is nothing illegal about firing someone by text message. Of course, there may be something else illegal going on, but your question does not...

I was fired after being rushed back to work from cancer surgery worked while I was on leave district manager insisted I get my ?

Sounds like there might be an ADA or FMLA violation, but I cannot say for certain without meeting with you and reviewing all the facts. I strongly...

I got a 602A misconduct ?

If they fired you for threatening to call ICE that in itself would most likely not be considered 602A misconduct. If they fired you for arguing...

You are correct. Employers do not make the decision whether or not someone gets unemployment. It is up to IDES. And the law provides that if you...

What can I do?

You may have some protection under the laws, such as the Family Medical Leave Act, or Illinois parental leave laws, but I would need to know more...

Can a former employer threaten legal action to a former employee for referring a current employee?

That depends on a lot of facts not addressed in your question. If you signed an agreement providing that you won't solicit employees, or if you are...

Could you review this retainer for litigation?

In general, a client can terminate his or her lawyer at any time. I think the clause you are concerned about is for the lawyer, as judges are much...

Is it fmla interfence while on Intermittent FMLA leave that’s approved—my boss asks me to come in and work?

If you are on approved fmla leave, then they can't require you to work. If, however, it would not be a problem for you to help out, then as a...

Do US working laws consider flyback to client side as working hours?

Based on your question it appears that all of your time is compensable. However I would need to know more details before giving you a definitive...