Illinois Questions and Answers

What are the laws in IL for bathroom access in a very small company?
I know it sounds stupid, but what are the laws in IL for bathroom access in a very small company? I'm the office manager of a very small company. I am generally the only person in the office. The offi...
1 answer  |  asked Oct 20, 2009 09:59 AM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

Can my husband get severance pay?
My husband was "laid off" 6 months ago from an employer that he had worked 32 years for. There had been a reduction in force through lay offs. Employees were laid off and jobs were re-assigned. Most o...
1 answer  |  asked Sep 28, 2009 6:40 PM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

Can I sue if I've not been paid for work in over a month?
I worked for a company called EPI. We were the "clean up" crew at Lollapalooza on Aug 7,8 &9. We were told that we could work anywhere between 6-10 hrs & would be paid $75 for each day. I followed all...
1 answer  |  asked Sep 23, 2009 3:34 PM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

What can be done when employer fails to correct issues?
A person is not cooperative with any of the others in a work environment. This person has seniority, but is not a supervisor. He mistreats his peers, but is an angel with his customers. He often hogs ...
1 answer  |  asked Sep 22, 2009 11:02 AM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

signed12month consultant non-compete, moved to different position 1 year ago, is non-comp valid?
Upon hire I signed a "Consultant Non-Compete Agreement" for a 12 month period upon termination. I have since moved into a non-consulting position (same company) for over 1 year. Does the consultant no...
1 answer  |  asked Sep 2, 2009 06:06 AM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

If my current employer goes bankrupt, or closes the company, will I still be able to receive a settl
If my current employer goes bankrupt, or closes the company while I still haven’t settle my worker’s compensation case, will I still be able to receive a settlement, or will I loose all benefits? ...
1 answer  |  asked Aug 25, 2009 12:17 PM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

What is the required length of time for notice before being given a pay cut?
My company decided to give pay cuts and they told us that we were getting it last Thurs. and the cut went in effect on Friday. The check we were getting paid for was for the week of work prior. I do n...
1 answer  |  asked Aug 18, 2009 5:56 PM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

he fired me because he cant yet fire my huband?
my husband is the manager where we work,3 weeks ago we got a new gm.he caame to the shop with the owners and in the office he told me that he was the body gaurd.he denied it when i told my husband..so...
1 answer  |  asked Aug 12, 2009 12:50 PM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

wrongful termination in a nursing home - health professional
I am a professional health care provider. I recently informed administration that 'I would not stay at a facility in which the social worker was not apprised of resident abuse/neglect allegations.' Wi...
1 answer  |  asked Jun 26, 2009 12:11 PM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

Independent Contractor Non-Compete Agreement
First, Thank You for your time and reply. I am an independent 1099 health and life insurance agent. I would be working for the company in Illinois. I am considering employment with a Florida based ins...
1 answer  |  asked Jun 10, 2009 01:18 AM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois