I am applying for a job, will the arrest for shoplifting, which didn't end up in conviction create an issue dur background check

It may show up in the background check, but Illinois employers may not base employment decisions based on an arrest.

Can I be fired for being arrested?

Under the Illinois Human Rights Act,it is illegal to fire someone solely due to an arrest. If you think this was the reason for your discharge, you...

I refilled intermittent FMLA leave in March 2015 and was fired for "misconduct" a month later. What steps should I take now?

It is illegal to fire someone in retaliation for taking FMLA leave. If that is why the company fired you, then you may have a legal claim against...

I was fired 8/25/2014. They are slandering my name.

If the company is lying to potential employers, and you cannot get a job as a result, you might have legal recourse against it. As to the...

Work cannot accommodate my temporary pregnancy induced wrist pain restrictions.

There are a lot of issues here. If your injury is work related, then you are entitled to workers' comp benefits and most likely light duty from...

The company may be liable to you under the workers compensation act or other theories of liability. I would contact an experienced lawyer before...

Is this possible discrimination and will is hold up in court?

Discrimination is always tough to prove, and if the company took the action shortly after she was hired, it will be hard to argue that it suddenly...

Is this allowed? Job offer denied because of non disclosure although I checked yes Employment attorney Criminal attorney

There are some potential issues here, such as the validity of the background check, and whether or not there was discrimination. You may want to...

The EEOC charge will have no bearing on your unemployment. You may want to contact a experienced employment lawyer to help you with both your EEOC...

Is it legal to terminate me and not someone else for the same reason?

If the motivation for your discharge was an unlawful one--such as discrimination--then you have a legitimate beef against your employer. I suggest...