Whistleblowing involves an employee who works for a company drawing attention to unsafe or illegal business practices. Blue-collar workers might act as whistleblowers when companies violate safety standards. White-collar professionals may report financial misconduct,...
Employers generally want to minimize their staffing costs, which often means trying to limit what they pay their employees. Sometimes, companies may pay different employees who hold similar positions within the company different amounts. The discrepancy in pay may...
Losing a job is always stressful, but losing one for the wrong reason can feel like a personal injustice. Illinois is an at-will state, which means an employer can fire you for almost any reason—or even no reason at all. However, there are specific lines that...
Wrongful terminations occur when businesses fire professionals for unlawful or inappropriate reasons. Workers targeted for termination on an individual basis may recognize when a firing is likely retaliatory or discriminatory. If their employer has previously...
Illinois is an at-will employment state; however, that doesn’t mean that all terminations are lawful. It’s still possible for wrongful termination to occur in certain cases. A termination is considered illegal if it violates anti-discrimination laws, employment...
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,...