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Under what circumstances is the State of Illinois immune to charges of violating the Illinois Whistleblowers Protecdtion Act?
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Answered on July 25, 2012
I am not sure that the information you received is accurate. The Illinois Whistleblower Act is very broad. More facts, however, are needed to...
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On May 31, 2012 I was put on Emergency Off-Duty Status without pay pending an investigations.
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Answered on July 25, 2012
If you are a member of a union, you should file a grievance.
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What can I do about an employee that worked for me who took a company laptop home and has not returned it?
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Answered on July 25, 2012
I respectfully disagree with the prior answer. What you have described is a theft and you should inform the police if you want to prosecute. Of...
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I was fired over something i put on my facebook status. Then she also fired me over the phone, in the state of il. what can i do
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Answered on July 25, 2012
Your friend is incorrect. There is nothing in Illinois law that prevents your employer from terminating you over the phone.
Hard to say whether...
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Employer refused to accommodate disability
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Answered on July 24, 2012
Generally, working at home is not a required accommodation. However, it sounds like you may have an age discrimination claim. I would need to speak...
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I filed a complaint with HR now I believe I am at risk to lose my job. How can I protect my rights?
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Answered on July 24, 2012
You should talk to a local employment lawyer. You may have protection under federal or state whistleblower laws.
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My father had a heart attack while on vacation. he's a truck driver they wont allow him to return to work.
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Answered on July 24, 2012
Since I am not licensed in Wisconsin, I cannot give you any opinion on the law of your state. I can, however, provide you with some general...
Can my former employee send a cease and desist to me if I didn't have a non compete or employment contract with them?
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Answered on July 19, 2012
Typically, if you do not sign a non-compete agreement with a prior employer, you generally have the right to compete with that employer. There are...
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I told my boss I was pregrnant and she told me she doesnt know if she is keeping me or not due to my pregnancy. What do I do?
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Answered on July 18, 2012
Although I am not licensed in California and therefore cannot answer whether you have any claims under California law, under federal law, if your...
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Is it legal for my job to fire me with a phone while on fmla?
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Answered on July 04, 2012
It is difficult to understand your question. Generally, you are entitled to 12 weeks of FMLA leave if you are eligible. However, if your employer...
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