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I was hired as country manager by a US 500 company in 2013 on indefinite employment terms contract. 12 months later problems started mainly because I refused company illegal way of doing business. As a result, I was fired and sued for criminal charges in the foreign country. In 2019, I won an... View More 
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answered on Oct 14, 2021
IL statute of limitations on a breach of contract action is ten years. But first, you have to ascertain which country's laws apply. Did you have a written employment agreement and where was was it signed, in the US or in that foreign country? That's the law that will apply to a breach of... View More
That have not been approved by the FDA?
answered on Aug 19, 2021
The vaccines have been approved by the FDA on an emergency basis. Your employer is not forcing the vaccine on you. They are simply saying you can't work for them if you aren't vaccinated. Your choice entirely.
the manager used spanish to describe the job details. i only speak english i asked a few times to explain the job in english, i was not properly trained and i have heard them used foul racial slurs
answered on Aug 16, 2021
You need to ask a question. Entry level jobs are plentiful and many employers are offering incentives. If this is a new, entry-level position, move on. If racial hostility or hostility against non-Spanish-speaking people is obvious, you may wish to seek a Right to sue letter from the EEOC but... View More
I have worked here for 5 years in QA department, have had many meetings with PM, HR and my manager about pay. They state merits are the same across the board, take it or leave it. On production floor they are hourly, have a top out rate on pay after 2 years(literally ppl after 2 years make more... View More
answered on Apr 21, 2021
While your situation seems unfair, the only federal laws governing the payment of wages are minimum wage and overtime laws (if you're paid by the hour and work over 40 hours per week). So, as long as your pay is at or above minimum wage, your employer's pay system is not unlawful.
They made us sign a paper saying that I must disclose all medical conditions including mental illness and if I withhold any information and they find out I could get fired. So if I were to show up to work and told someone I had depression they said that they could fire me for that. But is this even... View More
answered on Apr 13, 2021
Your question isn't about employment law. Rather, it is about contract law. So long as the subject in terms of the contract do not involve contraband or other illegal activity, it has long been established that a person's right to contract is unlimited. Nobody "makes" you do... View More
I left for maternity leave on 12/16/2020 my return date was supposed to be March 9,2021 my employer didn’t let me return to work unless I agree to their terms. I lost a week of pay because they postpone my return date. My hours also change . Can I sue ?
answered on Mar 17, 2021
The answer to this question will depend on how you took maternity leave. If you took leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), then upon returning to work, you are required to be returned to your same or a substantially similar position.
I was FT now PT due to coronavirus Manager cut my hours to 60. I tried unemployment. I was denied because Manager gave me 21 hours a week since pandemic should've have been 20 or less a week. Also I get no Holiday pay when I worked FT. I had to use my vacation time for Holidays to get paid.... View More
answered on Feb 26, 2021
as to unemployment, some changes are being made so that federal benefits may be applied for.
In regards to being paid by worker's comp.
answered on Jan 24, 2021
If you contracted Covid-19 as a front-line worker, you enjoy a rebuttable presumption that it was work-related. Once that is proven, it is the same as any other Workers' Compensation claim. In Illinois, an injured worker is not compensated for the first three days that they must be off work... View More
After making countless reports of harassment due to my ethnicity, witnessing them harass other coworkers. Submitting and complaining with no answers, follow ups, and/or replies. I don't feel like my issues are being followed up. I witness in the past of the middle-man, of my contract, not... View More
answered on Jan 13, 2021
To whom did you make the initial complaints? If you have not done so already, you should put your complaints of harassments due to your ethnicity in writing to the Human Resources department. If you have already done so, you should request, in writing, a follow-up on the investigation into your... View More
He informed me that it was okay and to get better. According to them an "unplanned" absence is an absent that wasnt excused. With that 7 hour time gap i never got contacted again via email nor a phone call stating otherwise. I dont know if that's just life being unfair. I have... View More
answered on Dec 30, 2020
There is likely nothing you can do if your employer applied its attendance policy uniformly. However, you should contact an employment attorney in your area to discuss the circumstances surrounding your complaint of discrimination, including when the complaint was made, to whom, the content, and... View More
I was injured at work, was on workers comp for several months and was cut off right before surgery by the whole insurance playing their games. my wc lawyer pawned me off to another "trial" lawyer who then pawned me off to another "new guy in the firm" lawyer who completely... View More
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answered on Dec 14, 2020
I'm sorry to hear about your experiences. You should immediately reach out to a competent attorney to address the pending lawsuit from the actual company. At the very least you will need to complete consultation to fully understand your options.
Wrong Termination
I was wrongfully terminated on Oct 12, 2020, from my previous employer, Mercy Housing. I was brought up on fraudulent charges, which were a surprise to me. I was never reprimanded for these charges that I have been accused of. I believe it's a case of retaliation and... View More
answered on Nov 11, 2020
More information is needed here. Why do you believe you are being retaliated against? Why do you think you are being discriminated against? Title VII protects employees from being discriminated against on the basis of their race, religion, sex, etc. and for being retaliated against for engaging in... View More
I need an employment lawyer who has won cases against big companies in the 62232 area and will offer a free consultation.
answered on Aug 27, 2020
You can Google "Employment Lawyer" or "Employment Attorney" in your state or city and sift through the results.
I was told to resign or they would terminate my employment. If terminated polixe may be involved and they have contacted the states attorney. I ask for what. They said padding time cards and throwing away legal documents.
answered on Aug 25, 2020
Unless there is more to this story, you have no case against your employer, but they may have a case against you. Intimidation by accusing you of a crime is not illegal if it was a true statement and if it was not based on any protected form discrimination, such as race, gender or national origin.
So i work at a warehouse in Illinois and I was denied light duty from my job (I'm 33 weeks pregnant) because of my work restrictions and was told if i went back to work that dealt with a rate and I did as my doctor said, my productivity will be in the negative and I'll be fired. This is... View More
answered on Aug 18, 2020
This sure sounds like a violation of the provisions of the Illinois Human Rights Act regarding protections for workers who are pregnant. Contact an employment attorney and request a free consultation.
Come back in August from my department of which I was a salary manager they said yes but are taking my salary and manager title from me. But I have never had any type of verbal warning, written warning there should not be one thing in my employment file that would warrant or constitute them from... View More
answered on Jul 23, 2020
I'm sorry for your situation. It's not clear what type of discrimination you are claiming here. You may be able to claim family responsibilities discrimination, otherwise known as caregiver discrimination. You would need to show that the employer reduced your pay and position, because of... View More
We were recently made aware that not only do the district managers regularly watch video of us in the store, but they also listen into private conversations between managers and associates. We never knew the cameras also recorded audio. We are located in Illinois.
answered on Jul 23, 2020
You should not assume a right to privacy when working at your employer's business. About the only place you have a right to privacy when working is in the bathroom stall. Security video recordings are legal under the Federal "one-party" consent rule, which means only the employer... View More
Delivery company was having me fill out paper work for employment. Back ground checks and waivers and such, I let him know that I have a medical condition with my legs and I may not be as fast as his other employees. He said he'd have to talk to his boss. He comes back and said he'd have... View More
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answered on Jul 10, 2020
The law requires an employer to provide reasonable accommodation to an employee or job applicant with a disability unless doing so would cause significant difficulty or expense for the employer ("undue hardship"). You should connect with an experienced employment discrimination attorney... View More
He has had some of my coworkers clean black mold, deep clean carpets for hours on end, worked construction within the restaurant in front of us. He drinks to the point where he is drunk and yells and screams at us consistently. Tonight he yelled at me for refusing to do another’s job when I was... View More
answered on Jun 12, 2020
I'm very sorry to learn of your allegations and wish you good health. This is a matter that probably not just affects you but also your fellow employees. If this was happening in Pennsylvania, where I practice, I would immediately suggest that the employees band together with their... View More
That Dr will subtract any discounts he gives to patients also. I am required to attend office meetings and training, but was told I will not get paid. He said, "I can not make you come, but if you don't you should look for another job." I am also required to make phone calls and... View More
answered on May 20, 2020
Are you working more than 40 hours per week when you combine the patients you see, the meetings/trainings, and the phone calls to confirm appointments? If you are, there may be an overtime violation here. Employers can only apply an overtime exemption to an employee it pays exclusively by... View More
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