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Illinois Questions and Answers

Is a no compete valid if parts are missing/blank?
Is a non compete valid if it is not signed and dated by the company, they breach on their part and the geographical area is left blank?
1 answer  |  asked May 4, 2005 4:22 PM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

Nonpayment of Wages
I'm a non immigrant worker(on H1-B work permit).I worked for a company based in Tampa,Florida.In March 2005,I decided to quit, by giving 2 weeks’ notice period(as per policy).The company pays wages on...
1 answer  |  asked Apr 6, 2005 4:46 PM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

retaliation or whistle blowing ?
Since filing complaints against my supervisor, my position with my company have become unbearable. Since raising the question of sexual harrassment by my supervisor against employees within the organi...
1 answer  |  asked Dec 22, 2004 10:40 AM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

Definite Period Job Contract Reneged
I have a question regarding breach of employment contract. I was an at will employee in IL, but when my job was eliminated, I was given 2 option in a meeting with the manager and HR. Option 1 was to w...
1 answer  |  asked Dec 10, 2004 7:08 PM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

Non-compete issue
My wife worked as a sales rep for one year with a local radio station. After she began with the radio station she was asked to sign a contract that included a non-compete amongst several other things....
1 answer  |  asked Dec 10, 2004 1:54 PM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

Having a hard time finding a job.
What can a past employer say about you. When some one calls to varifies your dates of employment there? A past employer is giving more then dates and a yes or no if asked if he would hire me back.
1 answer  |  asked Nov 7, 2004 6:48 PM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

No Compete...if you were fired
I am curious if you sign a no compete if you were to be fired if the no compete is still legally binding. Also if they are based in another state and just operate a remote office here in chicago if it...
1 answer  |  asked Oct 28, 2004 11:12 AM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

bonus pay upon termination
I have worke for 10 months this year & are elgible for up to 8,000 bonus. My employer has offered 2 weeks severence. Can I get part of my bonus on top of that?
1 answer  |  asked Oct 19, 2004 1:54 PM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

Non-compete Suit
I recently left a local bank where I worked for 1 1/2 years as a mortgage loan officer. I was hired to work in the Huntley branch and was told when a position became available to work in an area close...
1 answer  |  asked Oct 18, 2004 10:40 AM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

Non-Compete
I was previously workinbg for a radio company here in town in sales, I worked there for approximetly 5 months and things ended up bad there. The Sales Manager even after signing the Protected Account ...
1 answer  |  asked Oct 15, 2004 09:17 AM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

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