Can my employer fire me for speaking to a lawyer about my employee rights?

The question should not even come up – don't be telling anybody that you're talking to a lawyer. You should be talking to the state about the...

Employer want past sick leave paid back

That's a tough one. Under some circumstances mistaken payments made to employees must be paid back. However, you need to sit down with an...

Does an employer have to pay your two weeks if you give notice and they make you leave the same day.

The short answer your question is – no. The employer does not have to give you any notice, just as it does not have to have any reason for your...

Does alimony stop when ex has stable home for 2+years with new person?

You really need take your papers to a divorce lawyer for a consultation. However, under most circumstances, school cohabitation results and...

How to legally protect myself against second hand smoke in the workplace

I agree that you should contact OSHA. There may also be a violation of the smoke-free Illinois law – and you should contact the Illinois Department...

Yes. If you are going to miss work due to the surgery, it qualifies under the FMLA. If it is not serious enough to require you to miss work, why...

Can I file a charge with EEOC or what else can I do?

Mr. Friedman is very correct – the EEOC has taken a strong stance against blanket background checks. not all background checks, however, are...

"My employer of 15 years in Illinois just eliminated my position. They are offering 4 months severance w/ no benefits. I have 11

The short answer to your first question is, yes– they can rescind.there is no legal right to severance. The short answer to your second question...

The owner wanted me to be apart of bad business practices, when I wouldn't she harassed me then wrongfully terminated me.

You were certainly treated poorly, and probably illegally. There are some more questions that need to be asked, however. This is not the...

I was terminated a month ago because money was missing from the safe and was not discovered until closing time.

unfortunately, it does not appear you have any kind of claim or. You are an at will employee. As such, you can be fired for any, even no, reason....