Is it legal in Illinois to be classified an active employee although you haven't worked with the employer for 5 months?

Sounds like you may have some retaliation and discrimination claims. I suggest you speak to an experienced employment lawyer. Many of us will...

Can you be laid off after a law suit or taking Fmla for a family member

I obviously cannot give you a detailed answer based on the few facts you provided, but speaking generally, it is illegal retaliation to fire an...

My employer( a homeowner) has not paid me for my work and claims I have stolen items from their home

If you are truly an employee (although it sounds like you are an independent contractor), you have the right to file a claim for your wages with...

Can an employer demand you perform duties even the employer states you are unqualified for, fire you and then say you quit?

Sounds like you have two issues here: your termination and your unemployment. With respect to your termination, although wrongful termination...

What is my right and compensation should be?

Lots of good questions. Although you are not required to have an attorney, I strongly recommend you retain one for the mediation. An attorney will...

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Were my constitutional rights violated and can a file a civil suit???

From what you have described, it sounds like the officer committed an unlawful entry in violation of the fourth amendment. Although you could file...

If someone was shot in the back by police, do they have to wait until they beat the case to start their lawsuit?

Not necessarily. I suggest you contact an experienced civil rights attorney to review the case. Many of us will provide a free consultation.

I am 58 y.o. male employed by small (5 person) company. I believe they are about to let me go. What advise can protect me?

If the company has done anything that was possibly discriminatory--such as taking any adverse action because of your health condition or your...

I'm leaving my current employer. Do they owe me for unpaid commissions earned during my employment? I'm in FL, co is based in IL

Although I cannot give you a definitive opinion without knowing all the facts, under illinois law, if you earned the commissions while you were...

So I got arrested for a pistol in my car & my car was taken. I beat my case is there anyway to get the car back?

Not only can you get your car back, you may have a case for false arrest and malicious prosecution. Contact an experienced civil rights attorney...