Illinois Questions and Answers

Is it legal for an employer to switch from hourly to salary with-out the consent of the employee?
The company which I worked for, switched from Hourly to salary so they would not have to pay overtime,without the consent of the employees that were hired on at an hourly rate, also the same company m...
1 answer  |  asked Jul 7, 2010 06:44 AM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

can my company be held liable for my continued harassment?
I have worked for the company for two years and suffer from continued harassment on many levels to the point where I don't know how much longer I can go on, with no help from the human resources dept....
2 answers  |  asked Jul 2, 2010 08:03 AM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

Fail Drug Test = No employer sponsored medical
We random drug test, often. Employees are counseled for 90 days and retested. For the 90 days, can the premium contribution from the ER be suspended?
1 answer  |  asked Jun 15, 2010 08:20 AM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

Can i be demoted for my availability changing and can they take my raise?
hi. i was just wondering i have worked at the same place since last august from what i have heard i do really good. they would not let me be promoted because of my availability, which i accepted but n...
1 answer  |  asked Jun 11, 2010 9:12 PM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

Disciplined for FMLA excuse
I am currently on approved intermittent FMLA leave for an immediate family member. My immediate supervisor is very much against any leave of any sort. Since I am a salaried employee who is not eligibl...
2 answers  |  asked Jun 3, 2010 3:57 PM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

My ex employer is offering a conditional severance - if a sign a non compete
I'm 56 - got sick - Employer Threw the health insurance premium at me and said this is unacceptbale - wife also got sick. After that down hill - entire staff aware of health issues and we were brunt o...
1 answer  |  asked May 30, 2010 06:44 AM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

Do we have an discimination case?
I was working at a retail store for 6 yrs & I was a supervisor there for almost 2 yrs. Before I quit, I notice there was major differences in the pay rates. I felt like it was unfair but I didnt say a...
2 answers  |  asked May 27, 2010 6:00 PM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

DO I have a case worth looking into?
I was recently fired from my job at Startek Inc. for allegations of Domestic Battery that were false,the person that accused me of these charges no longer works for the company, she was fired because ...
1 answer  |  asked May 26, 2010 8:29 PM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

Exemption Status at Risk
If an employer instructs an exempt employee to take five days off without pay as a company cost savings initiative, then fails to instruct the employee's to leave their Blackberry's and laptop's at th...
1 answer  |  asked May 24, 2010 12:11 PM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

IL - Commissions upon termination
Our company pays our sales reps commission when payment is received from the customer. If the sales rep is terminated, are we required to pay commission when the payment is received from the customer ...
2 answers  |  asked May 18, 2010 08:30 AM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois