You may have strong claims under the FMLA, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Pregnancy Discrimination Act, and possibly other state and...

Can I be terminated for sending one text message with bad words directed toward another associate if I was not on company time.

In Illinois, most employees (except union employees and those with contracts) are employed on an at-will basis. That means you can be fired at any...

What kind of financial information is checked on background scrednings for a retail store?

Illinois has recently enacted legislation that prohibits, in certain circumstances, the use of credit checks in employment. You should contact an...

How can I track a very bad situation at work where I believe I am being set up for failure.

You may have a claim for intentional infliction of emotional distress, or some type of eeo-related harassment claim, but without additional facts...

Do I have a case against the city police in chicago

If you were falsely arrested, falsely prosecuted, falsely imprisoned, or physicially abused, you may have a civil rights case. However, without...

I took a vacation from work. During that time off, I had a serious health issue occur.I found out when I came back, that the

In addition to short term disability, you may have rights under the Family Medical Leave Act or the Americans with Disbilities Act. However, your...

Is it illegal in IL for a potential employer to deny an applicant based on a credit report?

The Illinois Credit Privacy Act bars most employers from inquiring into an applicant's credit history or obtaining a copy of their credit report....

I am in Illinois and was just fired yesterday. I had been back to work for just over 3 weeks after having a baby, for which I

If you have time, you should definitely speak to an experienced employment lawyer, as you may have claims for pregnancy discrimination or for...

Can a person be fired while under doctor's care?

Your question requires additional information before it can be answered. Your husband may be protected from discharge if he is covered by the FMLA,...

Do I have a case if I was let go because of my looks.

Although I cannot speak to your specific issue without knowing more details, generally, being discharged because of your looks is not illegal....