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Some unpaid internships end up in court and others are completely legal. What differentiates one from being legal or illegal?
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Answered on May 31, 2012
A very interesting question that is lately in the news. There is no one size fits all answer, but generally if the employer is getting a...
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I am a manager. Can my company stop me from going on vacation with a subordinate.
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Answered on May 31, 2012
Your question leaves out a number of important facts, such as what policies your employer maintains and whether there is an issue with sexual...
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Because Illinois is an at will state, can my employee let me go if I used up my accured sick hours?
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Answered on May 25, 2012
If you and your employer are covered by the Family Medical Leave Act, you may be protected. It depends on a number of factors, including how long...
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Can u be fired if u have surgery and because of the surgery u can not perform your job
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Answered on May 24, 2012
You may have some options, but more information is needed to answer your question. If your employer is covered by the FMLA (it applies to most...
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I need legal advice on filing a retallation lawsuit?
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Answered on May 17, 2012
You should start by consulting with an experienced lawyer, as you may have a number of legal claims. If you were injured on the job, you have the...
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I have a violation of probation in FL for a Bad check and I work in ILL for 10 yrs and got hurt
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Answered on May 16, 2012
Not sure what your question is, but if you were hurt on the job in Illinois, you should file a claim for workers' compensation benefits. You should...
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What should my friend do
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Answered on May 16, 2012
If you really want to be a friend, stop talking about the case and tell him to get a lawyer.
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As someone hiring people, is it okay for me to discuss offer letters with people who are not in the hiring process?
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Answered on May 02, 2012
Obviously, I can't (and no one should) assure you of anything without a personal consultation so all the facts can be ascertained. Generally,...
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Can I sue my former employer?
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Answered on April 23, 2012
You may have a defamation claim, but it will be a very difficult one if he only made the comments you state in your question. However, Illinois law...
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Despite the fact that I am not an attorney, I'm certain that my employer is knowingly misclassfying my job as exempt.
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Answered on April 18, 2012
Obviously, without more facts, no one can tell you whether you have any claims against your employer. As a general rule, if you are truly a...
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