Illinois Questions and Answers

I was injured at work.
I was injured at work on 3 Jan 2011. I was put on Workers Comp. I was called by someone in Human Resources who informed me that I was fired.
1 answer  |  asked Mar 18, 2011 08:23 AM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

prospective new job is not a direct competitor
I have a possible opportunity to work for a company that is in the same generic industry however does not, nor would not compete with any customers of my current employer. Would this still violate my ...
1 answer  |  asked Feb 27, 2011 1:44 PM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

My employer is moving out of state
My current employer has decided to move out of state. I am not willing to do this, nor is it economically feasible at this time. Is my non-compete agreement still valid?
1 answer  |  asked Feb 27, 2011 1:38 PM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

Can I file for "Tortious Interference" for coertion and intimidation by my employer against my union
My questions revolves around discrimination and a hostile work environment at my workplace. I already received my right to sue letters from the EEOC and have already filed a timely complaint. I am now...
1 answer  |  asked Feb 18, 2011 9:29 PM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

Is this sight protected from disclosures like the original Wkileaks?
Can attorneys (both plaintiffs and respodant) be found guilty of obstruction of Justice? Or are they only subject to ARDC complaints? Who investigates ARDC complaints? I hear ARDC complaints are often...
1 answer  |  asked Feb 18, 2011 8:41 PM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

Can my employer change my position from part time to full time
I have been working at my company for 10 years. The last 5 of those years have been part time (24 hrs per week). I was told on Monday that they no longer want part timers and that I can come full time...
1 answer  |  asked Feb 9, 2011 2:47 PM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

Am I entitled to back pay in a salaried position?
Here is the scenario, I would like to know what my options are. Team of 3, 1 boss, 2 equal co-workers reporting to him working on a large scale software implementation. Dec' 2007 My boss leaves the co...
2 answers  |  asked Feb 9, 2011 1:31 PM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

Defamation through a professional organization network
I left a position for several reasons and was offered a separation agreement, severance and three months health insurance. The situation was to be kept confidential by both parties - at least that's w...
1 answer  |  asked Jan 30, 2011 4:52 PM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

Asked for FMLA, told to just take time off, then disciplined
I informed my supervisor that my child, who had just had surgery,was going to need two more surgeries. Not being well informed at that time about FMLA rules, I asked my supervisor if I should go on FM...
2 answers  |  asked Jan 18, 2011 6:03 PM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

Can a hospital prevent an occupational therapist from working for another hospital in a non-compete?
I accepted an offer for employment in another state via phone conversation. I quit my job, sold my house and was in process of moving to Illinois. I was then told I had to sign a non-compete or the jo...
1 answer  |  asked Jan 9, 2011 9:24 PM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois