Illinois has a labor law called the One Day Rest in Seven Act (820 ILCS 140/1 et seq.). The One Day Rest in Seven Act requires at least 24 hours of rest for an employee in every calendar week. This means Illinois employees cannot be forced into working 7 days in a row unless the employee... View More

Sorry to hear you weren't feeling well! In summary, the employer can force you to get a doctors' note stating you are "fit for duty" after you've been out for a medical condition.

The federal government has discussed this via the EEOC, by addressing federal... View More

I'm sorry to hear about your situation. If you want to take charge of the situation, you should hire an Illinois attorney to help you review the contract and if necessary re-negotiate the terms of your contract. Many attorneys will do this for a low flat fee.

If you choose to... View More

Under normal circumstances, you would have to complain to the Chinese restaurant management/HR about the perceived discrimination, giving them the opportunity to investigate or otherwise resolve the situation. However, considering Illinois restaurants/bars are going to be closed for dine-in... View More

In Ilinois, the Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act protects the rights of employees to receive their due compensation. If 8 vacation hours was all you had left in 2019, you didn't accrue any vacation time in 2020 and there is no violation of an employment contract or policy, you likely... View More

It depends on what the contract says and if your landlord is being flexible to the terms. Most leases clearly state and lease term (such as 12 months) as well as renewel terms (such as automatic renewal unless one party cancels in writing so many days before the renewal starts). If you are stuck... View More

Depending on additional details not provided, the incoming new employee general manager may have a breach of contract claim and/or a right to collect unemployment benefits, but otherwise, just because this is unfair does not mean it is illegal. Employers may change their plans for any reason as... View More

From a legal perspective, "Work from home" policies are typically looked upon as completely discretionary by your employer. The only exceptions might be if you benefit from such arrangement because you have a disability and are in need of a reasonable accommodation.

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I agree with other responses that you should discuss this with your attorney for clarification. Your attorney is in the best position to answer this question.

However, from what you shared, it appears like actually going to trial triggers the 40% contingency fee. Trials can take months... View More

I'm sorry to hear about your termination. As many answers to legal questions, the answer here is: It depends.

Illinois is an "at will" employment state, which means an employer can get rid of you as long as they are not violating a policy, contract or law.Employment... View More

In Illinois, terminating a public tenured teacher is a complicated process and usually requires due process via a hearing. This can involve hundreds of pages of paperwork, strict deadlines and appeal rights.

If she is in danger of being terminated, she should notify her union (where... View More

This behavior could be perceived as FMLA interference, an attempt to discourage you from using FMLA in the future.

The FMLA’s “interference” provision states it is “unlawful for any employer to interfere with, restrain, or deny the exercise of or the attempt to exercise” any... View More

I'm sorry to hear about your experiences with Lyft, but please understand you are likely not an employee but rather an independent contractor. Employees vs. Independent Contractors have very different legal rights, as most local, state and federal employment laws only protect bona fide... View More

You are protected by consumer rights if you believe this contractor committed fraud. You should speak with a local attorney about your options which might include reviewing any written or oral agreements about the work to be done, demanding that the contractor give you a partial refund or... View More

Sometimes. It depends on the unit of government and what funds they are using to pay for work projects. If an Illinois local government agency is required to advertise their work projects, they are likely required by state law or local ordinance to publish each bid in the newspaper and may also... View More

I'm sorry to hear about your situation. In Illinois, most employees are "at will" which means a company can fire you for any reason at any time - and you can also quit for any reason at any time.

Technically firing you for not being happy is perfectly legally, although very... View More

This is not an easy "yes" or "no" answer. It depends on the nature of the medical problems and the tenure of the employee. The FMLA is a federal law that protects employees who have worked for a minimum of 12 months, whereas the ADA is a federal law that protects all employees... View More

I'm sorry to hear about your recent workplace experiences.

In order to prove you have a valid charge of discrimination, you should gather as much evidence as you can (documents, text messages, witnesses, etc.). It isn't enough to just say you were let go for being pregnant.... View More