How hard is it to win an equal pay case in Illinois?

These are tough cases, but absolutely worth pursuing. Hard to tell how strong of a claim you have---I'd need to have all of the facts in front of...

Can I file a lawsuit on the company I work for if my boss is making sexual and inappropriate remarks to me and other employees

I don't know what MS law provides for sexual harassment protection, but under federal law you need to make a complaint to management first before...

Can I sue if I was terminated due to concerted activity?

It's hard to assess whether or not you have a case---sit down with an employment law attorney in your area who has some familiarity with NLRB...

Looking for advice on labor law violation. 1.5 month's salary not paid by ex-employer.

You're going to need an attorney to look over that agreement in detail---it's impossible to assess this situation without seeing the exact wording...

It it legal to threaten to fire someone over the phone?

I agree with everyone re this probably being legal unless your husband is union or otherwise under a contract. I'll add that if he is salary and...

I am receiving short term disability benefits currently through my employers grp policy. What is the transition process to LTD

Call the carrier, but generally from what ive seen with my clients, STD seamlessly transitions to LTD. The carrier will send you forms to fill out,...

Did you have any out-of-pocket health expenses as a result of no insurance? If so, you should get that contract looked at by an attorney....

How is it legal for a potential lawyer to complete a background check at the beginning stages of application process?

Ah, background checks. I am with you on questioning (and hating) the front-loading of all of this personal info. Depends on where exactly the job...

I am 17 wks pregnant and on 20 lbs weight restriction can my employer lay me off because there is no light duty position?

Whether or not you can fight it depends on a lot more details than can be put in a post. But yes if you get laid off over this will qualify you for...

Do I have a case against my employer? Im a Muslim woman I was falsely written up for stating my opinion no cursing or threats.

Unless you work for a government employer, you do not have a constitutional freedom of speech in the workplace. But that doesn't mean there isn't...