Most companies have a process in which an employee must follow when he or she has a workplace concern. Typically, the first person that your concern must be addressed to is your direct supervisor. While many people feel comfortable speaking with their supervisor, many others may not, especially when it comes to addressing concerns like workplace […]
Do I Need An Employment Attorney?
Employment attorneys specialize in representing employees in contract negotiations, as well as workplace violations. These violations may be issues such as workplace discrimination, sexual harassment, overtime or wage theft, as well as civil rights violations. While most people will not need the assistance of an employment attorney, there may be some occasions in which you may need […]
Is A Salaried Employee Eligible For Overtime Pay?
Often times, salaried employees have misconceptions when it comes to overtime, and if they are qualified or not to receive overtime pay. While most salaried employees are exempt from overtime, salaried employees may also be eligible for overtime, but only in the following situations. For salaried employees who are qualified and entitled to overtime pay, their overtime […]
Have I Been Wrongfully Terminated?
In many states, employment relationships are considered as “at will.” This allows for the employer or employee to terminate employment with or without a cause for reason, as long as there is no violation of federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. Have I Been Wrongfully Terminated? If an employee has been discriminated against and was terminated, […]
Understanding USERRA Discrimination Protection
Employment discrimination can happen to any employee, including employees who have served our country. Just like there are laws to protect employees, there are additional laws that protect members of the armed forces. What Is USERRA? The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) is a set of laws that protect members of the armed […]
Understanding When To File A Complaint Against Your Boss
Often times, employees are too afraid to file a complaint or speak with their Human Resources representative when it comes to an issue they may be having with their boss. While not all situations may call for a formal complaint, there are circumstances that do. Here are situations in which you should file a complaint against […]
Things To Consider When Thinking About Filing A Discrimination Claim
Employment discrimination can occur in almost every workplace. Whether it is discrimination in regards to an employee’s age, sex, race, national origin, color, religion, disability, or sexual orientation, an employee is protected under state and federal laws in order to prevent employment discrimination. Unfortunately employment discrimination does occur. In the event that you feel you have […]
EEOC Lawsuit Emphasizes Limits on Requests for Medical Records under the ADA
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) filed a lawsuit on behalf an employee that was allegedly fired for not executing a medical release relating to a Fitness-for-Duty examination to return to work. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) an employer may require an employee to submit to a medical examination if the employer has a reasonable belief that the employee […]
EEOC Critical Of Federal Government’s Self-Policing Of Discrimination—And It’s Getting Worse
When an employee or job applicant believes he has been discriminated against by a private employer he can file a charge with the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (or a state or municipal agency like the Illinois Human Rights Commission, the Cook County Commission on Human Rights or the Chicago Commission on Human Rights). But if the employer […]