How do we handle pregnant employees who don't qualify for FMLA yet and have serious absenteeism issues?
You have to be very careful in this area. There is a new Illinois law that protects pregnant employees as well as the federal Pregnancy...
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You have to be very careful in this area. There is a new Illinois law that protects pregnant employees as well as the federal Pregnancy...
I can't comment on the specifics of your case without knowing all the facts. In general though, settlements of discrimination claims where there...
You may have some claims against your employer, but in general bullying in the workplace is in most cases not unlawful. You have to show that...
As long as you didn't use more than the 12 weeks given to you under the Act, the employer should have modified your leave schedule, so it sounds...
Not much you can do about it. if you don;t take the job, you won;t get unemployment Other than that, not much to tell you. You may want to talk to...
The laws say that the company has to prove you left voluntarily. Make sure you file a timely appeal of any adverse action by IDES, and you might...
It doesn't sound like it would be valid, but I can't give you a definitive answer without reviewing the agreements and the facts. I suggest you...
You may have a case, but it depends on a number of facts, particularly whether the individual honestly believed you were sleeping. I suggest you...
Sounds like a b.s. protest by the employer, but you should be prepared to answer questions during your interview. The key is to establish that you...
Tricky situation. I don't think I would lawyer up right away since you are new to the job. That said, this doesn't smell right. I would suggest a...