Illinois Questions and Answers

Employment terminated for supposed HIPPA violation. Can I sue for wrongful termination?
2 postings on Facebook page led to allegations of HIPPA violation. I have documents showing I did not violate HIPPA 18 Identifiers or PHI. Ex-employer blocking IDES unemployment pay. Have appealed to ...
1 answer  |  asked Feb 20, 2015 10:18 AM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

I was fired for checking time on my phone.
I work const. and we were told we could check time w/ phone but no communications. I was checking time when site superintendant walked up to me and asked how I was doing. I responded good, how are you...
1 answer  |  asked Feb 5, 2015 3:38 PM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

My employer has announced plans to retire and close the business. Am I still bound by agreement?
My noncompete is for one year and a 60 mile radius of store locations in Illinois and Iowa. My offer is from a competitor in Missouri that already does business with my clients. My current employer ha...
1 answer  |  asked Jan 31, 2015 10:26 AM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

Do I have a case for wrongful termination
I have 30 plus successful years in my related field, I changed companies in May of this year (replacing the bosses son)and was recently terminated after sending my boss an email which addressed issues...
1 answer  |  asked Nov 10, 2014 10:29 AM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

Is there any way to get around this non-compete problem...????
I was recently terminated from a home health company in Illinois. It was my first job as a nurse. I thought I was very careful about reading everything before i signed it. apparently not. I got a new ...
1 answer  |  asked Dec 18, 2013 8:29 PM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

Can my employer force me to split my shift ?
I work retail and in years past since black Friday can be horrendous, they have asked if anyone would volunteer for a split shift or be able to stay more than 8 hours and some have complied with the r...
1 answer  |  asked Nov 26, 2013 01:28 AM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

How to work around a non compete clause
Hi, I'm currently employed by Company A (Indian entity of a US based company) and in the US on a H1 visa (state IL) and I have a non compete clause in my employment letter which goes as below. During ...
2 answers  |  asked Nov 12, 2013 11:55 AM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

Do i need a lawyer
Hi,I'm trying to contact you about a problem I'm facing due to becoming unemployed. Immediately after becoming unemployed I filed my unemployment claim only to find out I am unable to claim what I'm e...
1 answer  |  asked Aug 29, 2013 12:36 PM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

Employer's right to information from physician
I am currently on intermittent FMLA and am required to provide a doctor's excuse every time I use any accrued time for my condition, even if I only use 30 minutes. Is this within the regulations of FM...
1 answer  |  asked Aug 16, 2013 10:41 PM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

Is there a law in Illinois regarding what jobs can be salary or hourly?
I was offered a new position with my employer. I was told that I would be paid salary. Before I started my new position, my boss told me that I was not allowed to be paid salary because of Illinois la...
1 answer  |  asked Jul 28, 2013 1:41 PM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

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