Q: Good morning. My job was closed December 31st 2018 at Rush University Medical Center where I was employed for 10 years.
The contract I signed stated that I would receive severance and a retention bonus that was to be paid out this pay period. I have not received as promised and have my signed documents. What are my legal rights and options as not only was I laid off but my bills and well being are all affected by their mistake?
A: It's hard to give you a solid answer without reviewing the documents you have. I encourage you to have your documents reviewed by a lawyer practicing in the field of employment law (not labor law, which deals with union-management issues, unless you were a union member) to assist you. Employment law covers pretty much everything employee related other than union-management situations.
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