Legal Question in Employment Law in Illinois

My employer terminated me without following there own policy which requires a copy of any written reprimand be given to employee for review, signature, and written response within 30 days. The day I got fired, I asked to see my file (because my termination paper indicated cause for termination which my director said was in my personnel file) and saw all kinds of thing that I had not been privy to before, including an "Employee Evaluation Form" done by someone who was not my supervisor.

There is so much more to the story that incriminates my employer but do you think these facts make for a solid wrongful termination case?


Asked on 4/28/10, 7:11 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Kenneth Goetz

The only cause of action recognized in Illinois and known as "wrongful termination" involves the violation of a state statute such as the workers compensation act. You may have more fish to fry than you realize and I would advise that you counsel with the Department of Human Rights Telephone 312-814-6200. Your employer could be charged with a discrimination complaint.

Read more
Answered on 5/04/10, 8:37 am


Related Questions & Answers

More Labor and Employment Law questions and answers in Illinois