Can i collect unemployment benefits if i am fired

You are disqualified from benefits if you are fired for misconduct. Misconduct means a deliberate and willful violation of a known rule or policy....

I signed retention bonus papers in anticipation of a layoff. The layoff never happened. Should I still be receiving the bonus?

The answer to your question will require a review of the retention agreement you signed. Many of us employment lawyers would be happy to review the...

Can I view all of my reviews (montly and yearly) in my personnel file after being forced to resign?

Under the Illinois Personnel Record Review Act, your employer generally must provide you access to your file within 7 days of your request. It...

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Problems with work?

Ms. Spenser's answer is an excellent one. In Illinois, you are employed on an at-will basis, which means you can be fired at any time for almost...

Do I have a wrongful termination case

You may have a retaliatory discharge case if you made a complaint about the unethical things that you witnessed and then were discharged. You also...

Unemployment denied for misconduct and I want to appeal it can you give me some tips on appealing and writing the letter of appe

The answer to your question depends on what stage you're at in the unemployment process (referee, board of review, circuit court). Generally, you...

Can i be fired after using my fmla time, but still under a doctors care that i am unable to work?

It is hard to answer your question without more information. You may have additional FMLA time coming depending on the calendar basis your employer...

Can i file a claim for racial slurs used in the work place if i am the only minority of african american descent

If you feel that you have been harassed on the basis of your race, and you want to make a claim, the law generally requires that you first complain...

How can I go further with my 2 cases I have at @ different jobs?

It is impossible to answer your question from the information you provided. Generally, if you report sexual harassment and it continues, and it is...

My daughter was discriminated against and let go of her job because of her religious practice of covering her hair.

Your daughter may have a claim for religious discrimination, but she will need to meet with an experienced employment attorney to review the facts....