Illinois Questions and Answers

how do i go about being sexually harrass by a customer at my workplace
i was sexually assaulted by a customer at my workplace no police report was filed an incident report was filed till the next day because it was suggested they didnt know how to deal with my situation ...
1 answer  |  asked Jun 5, 2013 7:25 PM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

Anyone know of an employment attorney that will work on a contingency basis?
I called in sick 1 day and so did a white co-worker. Upon returning to work, I presented my manager with a doctor's note. My manager was not pleased that I missed the day and threatened "written corre...
1 answer  |  asked May 7, 2013 10:40 AM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

Is reimbursement for in house training program at a hair salon enforceable
Employer is asking for $1000 month for each month in their in house training program, class was one day a week. Was paid min wage. length of program is at their discretion. I was already trained at an...
1 answer  |  asked Feb 5, 2013 06:57 AM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

What rights and potential remedies are available when an retaliated against due to FMLA
I was approved for FMLA leave to care for a serious health condition of my spouse. I was terminated by my employer due to a no-fault absence policy, but this termination was reversed after some of the...
1 answer  |  asked Jan 22, 2013 9:05 PM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

Refusal to pay wages, overtime and in timely fashion
I recently took the position of "Assistant Manager" with an hourly rate of $10/hr at a new Restaurant/Sports Bar/Ale House in the NW suburbs of Chicago on November 8th. I kept record of the hours work...
1 answer  |  asked Dec 8, 2012 9:09 PM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

Harrassment for having an FMLA
I have an approved FMLA and have been having issues such as being reassigned to another shift and recently found a derogatory statement on a dry erase board in an office I share with other Supervisors...
1 answer  |  asked Dec 3, 2012 10:41 AM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

My job flat out lied to me. Can I sue them
I needed to take a leave of absence because I had to have two major surgeries. I hadnt been with the company long enough to have FMLA so the HR had told me if I quit that I will be able to return with...
1 answer  |  asked Oct 31, 2012 05:25 AM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

my employer terminated me while on approved FMLA leave
My employer terminated me while on approved FMLA leave. The IL Dept of Labor upheld the decision stating my doctor had not notified them of my last appt. (Dr. staff stated they did send the FAX w my r...
2 answers  |  asked Sep 16, 2012 10:05 AM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

Can Consulting Company Keep Me from Job?
I am 4 months into a consulting job with the biggest employer of people in my position, probably in the entire down-state area. I found recently after talking to co-workers that I am getting paid half...
1 answer  |  asked Jul 24, 2012 07:32 AM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

Demoted at work
I was demoted today for failing to display "a leadership quality" that I was not trained for at any point in time. I only found out after I got in trouble that this was an issue. I have not been writt...
1 answer  |  asked Jul 5, 2012 2:06 PM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois