I am a firefighter of 11yrs, and worked for my latest dept for 5 yrs. I have sickle cell disease and was fired because of it.

Your question is a very complex one, and involves a number of issues, including potentially the Americans with Disabilities Act, union issues, and...

Been intimate with boss for ten yrs, can he fire because i want to end the relationship

As a general rule, an employee cannot be fired for not wanting to sleep with the boss. However, your case is very complicated, and I cannot give...

Can you ask written questions to third parties in federal court by issuing a subpoena or you are only allowed to get documents

Yes, you are allowed. You can issue a subpoena for a deposition and then ask questions either personally or you can do a deposition on written...

Generally, an insurance company is not obligated to pay anything unless the insured has a policy that covers the claim in question (for employment...

Is there any laws or regulations regarding laid off employees?

There are a number of laws and regulations regarding laid off employees. However, whether or not these are applicable in your case depends on a...

Do I need an employment attorney

You may have been the victim of discrimination and/or harassment, and it certainly wouldn't hurt to speak to an employment lawyer. My office would...

What legal laws apply when an employee is held after duty hours without pay for evaluation session.

Generally, if you are an hourly employee, you must be compensated for all hours you are required to work for an employer. This would typically...

I was terminated and still have not received my last two paychecks for the hours I worked. What can I do?

If you do not receive your final paycheck within two weeks of your last day of work, you may have a claim under the Illinois Wage Payment and...

I was Fire because my employer said i lied about working a day. I was there and its on camrea

Although I don't have enough facts to speak to your particular issue, in Illinois you are employed at will, which means your employer can fire you...

Is this slander, wrongful termination, and/or retaliation?

Without knowing more facts, it is impossible to give you an opinion as to whether you would have a viable lawsuit. As another lawyer commented,...