Kathleen Olwell Sedey
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Chicago, IL

Employment and labor Lawyer at Chicago, IL

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Discrimination ... +14 more

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Given a final written warning for unprofessional conduct at work. What recourse do I have if I feel I am being singled out.

Kathleen's answer | Answered on February 18, 2015

If you feel you are being singled out because of your race, one option you might consider is to make an internal complaint to HR stating as much. ...

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What are my rights in work environment?

Kathleen's answer | Answered on February 18, 2015

Had you complained to HR or indicated to your boss that the reason you requested the transfer was related to issues with your coworkers? What were...

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In discovery, can a computer forensic professional determine if an attachment was opened by having access to my personal email?

Kathleen's answer | Answered on February 18, 2015

For more information about forensic examinations, you or your attorney might want to contact Lee Neubecker at Forensicon.

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What can i do if my husbands job is not paying him. but will not fire him or close so he can get unemployment?

Kathleen's answer | Answered on February 12, 2015

Your husband's employer has likely violated the Illinois Wage Payment & Collection Act by it's failure to pay earned wages. You may want to...

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On 8 hr restrictions due to pregnancy and never get out in my 8 hrs due to not sending replacement. What are my rights?

Kathleen's answer | Answered on February 09, 2015

Your employer is likely violating its obligation to provide reasonable accommodations to pregnant employees. Further, depending upon your medical...

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I need a labor attorney

Kathleen's answer | Answered on February 05, 2015

It sounds like there may be a number of legal issues you could use some advice about, including possible disability discrimination, failure to...

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If I get written up can I legally get a copy of my write up

Kathleen's answer | Answered on February 05, 2015

Under the Illinois Personnel Record Review Act, you have a write to inspect your personnel file which should include any disciplinary write ups.

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