What is my obligation to protect staff when a staff person tells me not to allow her husband on premises?

You should speak to an attorney promptly about this. Yes, the employer must protect from known dangers as stated earlier, and It sounds like the...

I'm 5mos pregnant and my doc give me a note for light work but my employer won't accommodate. Do I have to accept FMLA w/o pay?

You should speak to an employment lawyer about this matter in light of the new Illinois law. How to best approach the situation can vary based on...

Can a restaurant keep waitress tip money for all tips received for all tables in a diner?

If you work there and are concerned, you should speak to an attorney who handles FLSA and IWPCA matters. It isn't clear based on the facts whether...

How do Job responsibilities, hourly wages, and on-call work together.

With regard to responsibilities, your job is to do what your employer tells you to do (as long as it isn't illegal). If you sell clothing and your...

Can you sue youre former employer for retaliation?

Certain actions by an employer can be illegal retaliation, but "retaliation" can mean different things. Therefore, you should reach out to an...

Promotion and hourly pay rate cut for an hourly employee in Chicago

Are you part of a union? Do you have an employment contract? Is your new hourly rate less than Illinois minimum wage? If you said no to all of...

Should I write a statement against an Temp Assoc.since he is writing one against me?

You should be careful not to be confrontational at work. You coworker doesn't have to be nice to you but you do need to not attack each other. If...

Can a company employ a person "at will" and at the same time ask to serve notice period of 3 months on voluntary resignation

Edgar is correct that you cannot be made to work involuntarily. I would note however, that the document you are calling an offer letter may be a...

Does Illinois protect me if I am pregnant and get fired for it?

Illinois does protect against pregnancy discrimination as does federal law. You should contact an employment lawyer in Illinois immediately to...

Can my boss deduct money from my check for products we use?

Every situation involving paycheck deductions must be carefully evaluated under laws and regulations or the employer may face legal consequences. ...

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