Proving a wrongful termination claim is incredibly difficult without having the right evidence. The reason is that Illinois is an at-will employment state, meaning your employer can fire you for any reason or none at all. Because of that rule, the only way to prove...
Employment Law
3 possible protections against wrongful termination
On Behalf of Billhorn Law Firm | Aug 4, 2022 | Employment Law
The at-will employment doctrine allows a business to fire an employee for almost any reason. There are exceptions since federal and state anti-discrimination laws prohibit companies from firing people on the basis of a protected status like race or gender. However,...
When do multiple businesses make up one enterprise?
On Behalf of Billhorn Law Firm | Jul 25, 2022 | Employment Law
Like many people in Illinois, you work multiple jobs to keep up your standard of living. In your case, you might perform jobs at two different locations owned by a single business. However, you could find you are not receiving the full pay that you deserve. Your...
Is Illinois an at-will employment state?
On Behalf of Billhorn Law Firm | Jun 28, 2022 | Employment Law, Uncategorized
Most people in Illinois likely feel quite secure in their employment. This sense of security may come from the assumption that their job depends solely on their performance. Yet is that truly the case? Many may have heard of the idea of "at-will" employment, which...
Health care right of conscience act protections
On Behalf of Billhorn Law Firm | Jun 4, 2022 | Employment Law, Uncategorized
Both federal and Illinois laws provide protections for healthcare workers related to assisting, accommodating or performing healthcare services that conflict with a healthcare worker's religious or moral beliefs. These laws may come into play when an employer...
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