I received stock in the form of RSU, but at the time it was over $100 a share higher than it is now. Now I'm being taxed off of the original stock amount since it is looked at as a "cash bonus", but even selling the stock I can't raise the capital needed to cover that tax... View More 
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answered on Sep 14, 2023
The taxation of RSUs can be complex, and it's unfortunate that the stock's value has dropped significantly. You're correct that capital losses can often be used to offset capital gains, but there may be limitations on the amount you can deduct in a given tax year. I recommend... View More
While Uber driving my husband got shot at we have 4bullet holes in car 2in muffler one in back driver door and one that went through the trunk which we found embedded in back of back seat and they tell us to get a quote we send in and now they saying he went offline yeah he wasnt really worried... View More
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answered on Aug 29, 2023
Not an intellectual property question -- but Uber's liability in situations like this often hinges on whether the incident can be considered part of the "course and scope" of employment, a concept used to determine employer liability for actions of its workers. If Uber argues that... View More
While Uber driving my husband got shot at we have 4bullet holes in car 2in muffler one in back driver door and one that went through the trunk which we found embedded in back of back seat and they tell us to get a quote we send in and now they saying he went offline yeah he wasnt really worried... View More
answered on Sep 3, 2023
I have a difficult time understanding why Uber would be responsible. I presume the shooter(s) weren’t Uber employees acting in the course and scope of their employment. I think the shooter(s) are most likely legally responsible for the damage to the motor vehicle and that such damage is most... View More
I, 33 year old female, was recently diagnosed with lower lumbar facet arthrosis. I was told by my chiropractor that this typically isn't seen in patients my age, this is something that occurs in older patients. I have been working at a factory for over 12 years and believe this diagnosis was... View More
answered on Aug 16, 2023
First of all, when you are injured at work, you can never sue your employer. Your sole remedy is to file a claim with the Illinois Worker's Compensation Commission. To succeed in a Worker's Compensation claim, it is essential that you provide a sound causation opinion from a credible... View More
I am an exempt, salaried restaurant manager in Illinois. More and more we are being required to attend video meetings on our days off. I spent 3 hours of my last day off on video conferences. Is the employer allowed to mandate this on days off without compensatory time? Do they just own me... View More
answered on Aug 1, 2023
Federal and state laws require employers to compensate employees for time employed. "Employed" includes time you are permitted, allowed or required to work. "Suffered to work" is another phrase used. If these are "required" meetings, then the employer is obligated to... View More
Not one of the workers in the office new about this. He went as far as to tape over the lights so you could not see them. When confronted about this he said he did not know where it came from. He said maybe the fire department snuck across while we were gone and installed it. He later admitted he... View More
answered on Jul 28, 2023
My answer - NOT legal advice: This answer might surprise you, but this is okay to do in Illinois. In one of my Illinois jobs, I found out my boss was secretly listening to my telephone calls. Shady but not illegal. Telephone and video monitoring (and email monitoring) in Illinois workplaces is... View More
Not one of the workers in the office new about this. He went as far as to tape over the lights so you could not see them. When confronted about this he said he did not know where it came from. He said maybe the fire department snuck across while we were gone and installed it. He later admitted he... View More
answered on Jul 28, 2023
At your Illinois workplace, your employer can install video cameras and secretly videotape you as long as it's vital to the company’s operations. If confronted, the *employer can say the reason for the video surveillance was more important and vital to business operations than the... View More
I work in a call center for a Credit Union and they require the closers to stay 3 extra minutes after our shift is over with no extra pay as it doesn't round up the time clock. Previous to this I worked for a casino and I heard of a casino out in vegas getting sued for making their employees... View More
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answered on Jul 21, 2023
According to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), employers must compensate employees for all hours worked, including any time spent working beyond their scheduled shift.
If your employer is requiring you to stay an extra three minutes after your scheduled shift without paying you for that... View More
I have been working at a gas station for a few months, not knowing one of my coworkers is a registered sex offender. My employer knows he is a sex offender yet has not taken action to inform me.
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answered on Jul 11, 2023
There is no specific law that requires an employer to inform employees if one of their coworkers is a registered sex offender. On the other hand, registered sex offenders are typically subject to certain restrictions and requirements, which may include limitations on their proximity to certain... View More
Quick run down, I have been working for the company for over 20 years I am 65 years old . I received a letter that I was terminated with no explantion as of why I was terminated. I have an idea its based off my age and my seniority with the company. I feel like they terminating me because of my age... View More
answered on Jun 2, 2023
I'm sorry to hear you lost your job after such long tenure. The honest answer is Yes it's hard to win a wrongful termination case, and if you sue, it could take years for a resolution. The burden of proof is on you to show direct and indirect evidence that your age was the factor that... View More
I was discharged March 1, 2023. I applied for and was denied unemployment because I was fired for my conduct. I appealed and went (via webex) in front of an Administrative Law Judge. She sided with me. And in her opinion I was mailed it seems to me she doesn’t believe I should’ve been... View More
answered on May 31, 2023
Sorry to hear you lost your job and had to fight the employer over unemployment benefits. You should consult with an Illinois attorney to better understand your options, and make sure you lean on your union to help you. In Illinois, unemployment decisions are not admissible as evidence in court.... View More
I was discharged March 1, 2023. I applied for and was denied unemployment because I was fired for my conduct. I appealed and went (via webex) in front of an Administrative Law Judge. She sided with me. And in her opinion I was mailed it seems to me she doesn’t believe I should’ve been... View More
answered on May 28, 2023
Many layers of different Federal and State law here. First, the decision of the ALJ cannot be used to establish liability in a civil action over termination, but because you are Union, you don't have that anyway. Nor is it useful in your grievance, some of the reasoning could help you but the... View More
This is in illinois
answered on May 23, 2023
In Illinois, employment relationships are generally considered to be "at-will", which means that an employer can terminate an employee for any reason, as long as it is not unlawful. There are certain exceptions to the at-will employment doctrine, but you must have the facts to support... View More
This is in illinois
answered on May 23, 2023
Employers are not required to have any policies or procedures in place for attendance, so generally, the answer to your question is no. However, if you believe your employer has a discriminatory motive for terminating your employment due to an attendance issue (i.e. termination based on race, age,... View More
I have recently been diagnosed and under continued medical by my doctor for a cyst on the base of my brain and bone infection behind my ears that has caused Vertigo, severe headaches and dizziness.
Due to these conditions my doctor has taken me of work .And I am also not allowed to drive... View More
answered on May 15, 2023
In order to answer this question fully, additional information is needed. However, in general, individuals who can not work due to a medical condition have some protection under various state and federal laws. Those laws, however, do not provide protection forever and unlimited about of time.... View More
But I live in Tennessee but my employer is in Gurnee Illinois
answered on May 1, 2023
If you're looking for free legal help with your Illinois unemployment benefits, the IDES does offer free attorneys on a case-by-case basis.
As of 5/1/2023, here is what IDES says to do to inquire about free unemployment representation:
As a claimant, which of the two... View More
I applied to Amazon Web Services and my application was somehow linked to another person with my exact name (except the middle name). This person was able to review my job application and resume, and I was able to view theirs. They also reached out to me on LinkedIn. I'm under the impression... View More
answered on Apr 27, 2023
It does not sound to me like you suffered unlawful employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, sex, religion, age, disability, or pregnancy.
While it is certainly a good practice to keep job applications confidential, there is no federal law that requires employers to... View More
Back in 2002, I signed a "Employee Non-Competition and Confidential Information Agreement" with my employer, which is a tire dealer. In 2004 I resigned from this company and worked for a another company about 25 miles away from my previous employer that I resigned from. It was also a tire... View More
answered on Apr 19, 2023
To answer with 100% certainty, an employment lawyer would need to review the terms of the original agreement. However, most non-competitive agreements are valid for a two year period. Given that the document is now more than twenty years old, it is likely unenforceable. Again, for absolute... View More
Back in 2002, I signed a "Employee Non-Competition and Confidential Information Agreement" with my employer, which is a tire dealer. In 2004 I resigned from this company and worked for a another company about 25 miles away from my previous employer that I resigned from. It was also a tire... View More
answered on Apr 16, 2023
Short answer: No. An employer cannot unreasonably stop you from making a living. Generally, if you sign a Employee Non-Competition and Confidential Information Agreement, it is valid for no more than two years. I have yet to hear of any Court enforcing such a document if it states in the... View More
The overpayments ranged from 3,000 to 18,000 dollars, the error was on the fault of the HR department and the company not having an updated budget report.
answered on Mar 30, 2023
This situation should be governed by the Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act.
"When an employee agrees an overpayment has been made the entire sum may be deducted on the employee's first regular payday subsequent to the payday on which the overpayment occurred. If an... View More
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