Employees can be terminated for just about any reason, or even for no reason at all. There are some exceptions to this. Some of these have to do with an employee who engages in a protected activity or who is part of a protected class. Negative employment actions that...
Sometimes, people working their jobs notice alarming signs of misconduct on the part of coworkers or the organizations that employ them. They might notice that their employer engages in fraudulent billing practices. They may become aware of a supervisor harassing...
Rushing to court after a wrongful termination might feel like the right move, but it’s crucial to hold off for a bit. Filing a lawsuit without understanding your rights or assessing the specifics of your case could backfire and harm your chances of a successful...
Being fired from your job could make it very difficult for you, especially if you are the primary provider for your family. Being unemployed can have long-term financial consequences, such as missing rent payments and other bills, facing late fees and debt collection...
Losing a job for any reason can be devastating, but being "quietly fired" can be particularly disheartening because it often happens without clear communication or warning signs. While employers can lawfully let employees go at will under a variety of circumstances,...
Employees in Illinois have a host of legal rights. For the most part, employers take these rights seriously and implement policies and procedures that fall in line with the law. Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case. Employers may fail in their legal obligations....
Firing an employee can cost a business a lot. For starters, when an employee is fired, the company may need to pay the employee unemployment, continue their health care and offer them severance pay. For many business owners, this isn’t always preferred, but it’s often...
A job loss is often a source of hardship, but not all terminations have the same impact on workers. For example, a layoff is different than an outright firing. It says less about the performance of one worker and more about the economic situation for the company...
Employees have the legal right to voice concerns about unjust workplace practices without fear of retaliation in any professional setting. If you believe you're a victim of unethical treatment, such as discrimination or harassment, you're entitled to report such...
Illinois is an at-will employment state. Essentially, this means that employees can be terminated, or leave their position, at any time. Nonetheless, there are some exceptions to this. If an employer terminates the contract of their worker for unlawful reasons, this...