Illinois Questions and Answers
Employer not fulfilling termination clause
I was an at-will employee with an employment agreement that stated "The Company shall provide at least 3 months notice prior to termination unless it would be for cause or if the company were to exper...
1 answer | asked Aug 27, 2003 12:08 PM [EST] | applies to Illinois
Assigment of Agreement in Non-Compete, still enforceable?
My firm was sold to a private, individual investor. The president of the firm left to take a full time position with another firm, informing me upon leaving that I am locked up in a non-compete and wo...
2 answers | asked Aug 20, 2003 08:41 AM [EST] | applies to Illinois
Quitting job based on salary misrepresentation, is it "just cause"
I have a job in sales. When I was hired they quoted me an "average" salary I could expect based on commision. In reality I am making less than half of that amount. Is this reason "just cause" to quit ...
2 answers | asked Aug 4, 2003 11:11 PM [EST] | applies to Illinois
Do I have a case against my non-compete?
I am employed by a small executive search firm with 5 members. I am one of three revenue producing members. My practice specialty is different than that of the other two revenue producers, one of whic...
1 answer | asked Aug 2, 2003 09:34 AM [EST] | applies to Illinois
Can an employer stop me from working because he wants to talk to my doctor?When I have a release.
I Had surgery and a week later when I returned to work with a doctors release.he told me I can not return to Work until he has spoke with my doctor and a week later I received a letter stating that th...
1 answer | asked Jul 31, 2003 11:34 PM [EST] | applies to Illinois
Employer holding back wages stating I owe him money for car damages
Thank you very much for your answer. Three months ago I was laid off for lack of work. I had had the job for 5 years with no problems. Two weeks after I was laid off the former employer called and ask...
1 answer | asked Jul 26, 2003 10:41 AM [EST] | applies to Illinois
Am I being treated fairly on FMLA
I use FMLA for fibromyalgia. My limitations are such that sometimes I cannot work at all, other times I can work a few hours, etc. Three weeks ago, I went on FMLA leave to have breast reduction surger...
2 answers | asked Jul 23, 2003 10:04 AM [EST] | applies to Illinois
Non-Compete Statute of Limitation
I was curious as to whether there is a statute of limitations on Non-Compete agreements. I have a one year non-compete agreement which expired a few weeks ago. During the one year time of my non-compe...
1 answer | asked Jul 22, 2003 12:28 PM [EST] | applies to Illinois
buisiness advice, terminating unfair hire legally
An employee (manager/bookkeeper) that's worked for me for about three years now just recently quit, but before she did she hired a new girl w/ a gauranteed 40+ hours a week overtime $15 an hour. I hav...
1 answer | asked Jul 10, 2003 3:32 PM [EST] | applies to Illinois
Discrimination/Retaliation/Harassment - pick one......
I have experienced a discriminative hostile work environment on a daily basis by my immediate supervisor. As a result, I’ve been diagnosed with severe depression; panic attacks, as well as high anxiet...
1 answer | asked Jun 19, 2003 12:27 AM [EST] | applies to Illinois