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A schedule is posted at work with start and end times. My boss keeps us well past our posted end times each night. Is that legal
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Answered on August 08, 2011
Generally, you have to work the hours required by your boss. However, your question raises several issues. If you are an hourly employee, you...
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I am a bank manager and my employer is trying to terminate me on "integrity issues with no proof" and they have given me the
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Answered on July 09, 2011
Generally, if you resign, you are not eligible for unemployment. However, if it is a forced resignation, then you may be eligible for unemployment....
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Can I continue to collect unemployment will working to start a company?
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Answered on June 30, 2011
Although I can't directly respond to your question without personally meeting with you and reviewing the specific facts, generally, as long as you...
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Can my employer terminate me for taking a leave due to adoption?
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Answered on June 28, 2011
Under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), eligible employees of a covered employee may be entitled to up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave for an...
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Disputing unemployment
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Answered on June 02, 2011
You should request your personnel file ASAP from the company, and also review the IDES file at the local office. You can have witnesses at the...
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My son ( who is african american)was called the "n" word by a sales associate (who is also african american) Do I have a case
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Answered on May 31, 2011
Your son may have a defamation case or other possible claims, such as intentional infliction of emotional distress. It is not possible, however, to...
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I was approved for FMLA for 3 mos, but my employer requested me to return in 6 weeks...
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Answered on April 12, 2011
It sounds like your employer is guilty of interfering with your right to take FMLA leave. Of course, I cannot give you any specific legal advice...
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My job requires contact (via phone) with customers all day. On more than one occasion me (or a coworker) is verbally abused.
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Answered on March 28, 2011
If you are subjected to serious verbal abuse from customers that is based on your race, sex, age, etc., you have reported it to the company, and...
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Im a salaried employee who is being told to work 3 additional hours of overtime outside my schedule each week to increase
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Answered on March 22, 2011
You are entitled to overtime only if you are non-exempt from the federal and state wage and hour laws. Generally, salaried employees are exempt...
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Am I entitled to my employee file upon termination?
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Answered on March 02, 2011
Under the Illinois Personnel Record Review Act, you are absolutely entitled to your file. Technically, your former employer must produce it within...
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