If you are discharged for refusing to violate the law, you have an excellent claim under the Whstleblower Act. I suggest you contact an employment...

Are clients (IL) of employers bound by the same employment laws as my direct employer?

The client is not bound by the discrimination but your employer cannot fire you based on the desire of the client for a younger worker. Hope I'm...

Is the following situation even legal?

Sounds like possible age and disability discrimination. I suggest you contact a lawyer ASAP before things get out of hand. Many of us will provide...

Can I get unemployment from being fired from my job?

If they terminate you because of your background, as long as you didn't misrepresent it to them in your application, you should get unemployment....

Why would I be asked for a medical release to return to work when all I said was my back was hurting?

They are messing with you and may be violating the law. You may want to review this with a lawyer. Many of us will provide a free consultation.

Am I eligible for take unpaid leave under FMLA Act?

Unfortunately you have to be there for a year, and it can only be for a health problem for you or certain family members or for a pregnancy, birth...

Can my employer change our leave policy while I'm in the middle of FMLA?

That's a tough question. Since in most employment handbooks employers retain the right to change their policies at any time, I would assume is the...

I requested Family Leave of Absence from my employer. They then found a reason to fire me unrelated to that. Should I sue?

It is illegal to give you attendance points for FMLA leave \or to discharge you for taking or even requesting FMLA leave. I therefore recommend you...

How long does negotiation for settlements take I have been waiting for 14 months eeoc is negotiations with my former company

Although the EEOC does move slowly, it shouldn't take that long if it's truly in negotiations. You may have been given misinformation about whether...

Unemployment benefits

If you are fired, you are eligible for unemployment unless you are fired for misconduct. If you resign, you will have to show you were in an...