It is impossible to say without more facts. One critical fact is the size of the employer. The maximum amount of compensatory damages available...

Can an employer fire me?

Under the law, you cannot be fired simply for being pregnant.

Are Non-compete agreements enforceable if a employee is let go due to performance?

Generally, a non compete is enforceable in these circumstances, but no one can say without looking at the agreement and reviewing all the...

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Do I have a legitimated sexual harrasment claim?

You may have a claim for sexual harassment, but no one can give you proper advice without knowing all the facts. For example, a lawyer will need to...

Can I sue a company I use to work for because I rarely took lunch and was an hourly employee.

The critical question is whether you were paid for all the time you worked. If you didn't take lunch but worked through it, but they didn't pay...

My employer never notified me as to why I was not called back to work after summer vacation even tho others were called back .

You should write a letter to the company so you have a paper trail--you don't want to be accused of abandoning your job. You also may be entitled...

Can my employer enforce a non-compete paying me only half of my salary instead of full salary in Illinois? Sounds unfair to me.

Non-competes are very tricky, and any "good lawyer" would have to review your specific non-compete document (and review all of the facts) before...

Do I have a case of retaliation?

Hard to give you a detailed answer without more facts. The key question is what was the nature of the harassment, and what did you say to...

Non-compete: 50% if I resign, 100% if I get fired. Can I refuse to sign my resignation if they want to enforce non-compete?

Not sure I understand your question. You definitely don't have to sign anything, but I can't give you any kind of opinion unless I review your...

What does the EEOC 'right to sue" letter really mean?

It means that you have 90 days to sue on your claim in court. It means nothing about the validity of your claim.