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Many of the people who call our Chicago office tell the same story. They reported harassment to HR, or told a supervisor that something the company was doing was illegal. An investigation or a write-up followed. Then they were let go, and the explanation was vague, verbal, or missing entirely.
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If you’ve held a W-2 job in the last decade, Equifax probably has a copy of your paychecks. It keeps them in a database and sells the information through a service called The Work Number. Your past employers, every check down to the dollar, your hours, your start and end dates, and the reason you left each job is for sale to lenders, landlords, and employers…
Can I find out what my employer told The Work Number about why I left? Yes. Request your free Employment Data Report at employees.theworknumber.com or by calling 866-604-6570. It shows your employment history as your employers reported it, and it lists every company that pulled your file in the past two years. Does a Minnesota employer have to tell me why I …
Losing your job, employers passing you over for opportunities, or dealing with harassment or discrimination at work can leave you with more questions than answers. If you’re wondering, “What evidence should I collect before filing an employment claim?” you don’t need a complete case file before reaching out for help. A seasoned employment attorney can help y…
You complained about a genuine problem in the workplace, and suddenly, your performance isn’t good enough.
Reporting workplace misconduct should never negatively impact your career, yet many employees face backlash. If this sounds familiar, you may be the victim of unlawful workplace retaliation.
Were you terminated after reporting your boss to HR? If you tried to do the right thing at work and got fired right after making a complaint about your supervisor’s unlawful conduct, it may be illegal.
Were you suddenly fired during an HR investigation you started? When this happens, your first thoughts are likely that it was a coincidence.
Retaliation against an employee for taking medical leave is a topic workers discuss frequently. An employee returns from an approved medical leave only to face a demotion, pay cut, or termination. You may be wondering what you should do if this exact scenario happens to you.
