Do I have grounds to file a complaint with the department of labor or do I have to go through an arbitrator?

Depends on other parts of the arbitration agreement, but generally speaking, yes, a wage claim would be covered under the arbitration clause. That...

Company made me payback $4700 from a promotion they gave me and then later took back

Please call an attorney. I have no idea what is going on here but you worked for 120 days thinking (based on their representations) you were making...

I can think of several ways parts of this offer are binding, and many ways it is not. But I don't practice in IN. You need to sit down with an IN...

Can I sue my employer for overtime not payed to me?

Maybe. Depends on your job and a few other things---don't post any additional details here though. Talk to an attorney asap.

Do I need an attorney if filing a disability discrimination suit with civil service?

Definitely call an attorney now---disability & FMLA cases are very complex in the private sector, but even worse in the public. You need someone...

I agree with my colleagues---it's unlikely you have a cause of action here. Fun fact: loss prevention folks can kind of do what they want, they are...

Do I have a case?

Do not give them the satisfaction of quitting before sitting down with an attorney---what they are doing may or may not be actionable, it's hard to...

I am curious to know if this is a wrongful termination or illegal.

Everything about what you've said so far is ringing alarm bells. On top of what they've already done to you, they will probably fight your...

Can my employer refuse to pay me for hours worked past 8 hours in a day with documented proof they were worked.

Yep this is illegal in every possible way. Keep track of your time. A lawyer can help, or you can file a claim at the Illinois Dept of Labor (which...

If I just refused to participate in the illegal activity of the Employer and resigned. Am I covered by SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) ?

Impossible to tell from this question, but do not get into detail here. Start calling employment attorneys who specialize in Sarbanes-Oxley and get...

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