5050, was introduced to the House of Representatives and would make it illegal for employers to request passwords and other private information from employees and job seekers on social networks. Employers need to recognize that asking for personal information such as passwords to social networking is flat out wrong. Photo Credit. MORE >>

Question: Can I be sued by a previous employer that fired me if I start my own business and contact my old clients with the previous employer?          Lonny.          Mahomet, Illinois. You cannot, however, take a list of customers from a previous employer, or use such a list. Here are my thoughts:  . Hope that helps. MORE >>

If you aren’t very good at creating a cover letter that will grab the attention of your prospective employer, maybe you can ask one of your friends to help. The Illinois News Broadcasters Association, Illinois Broadcasters Association, and College Broadcasters Inc. Majoring in Employment – College Job Search. MORE >>

Your question is quite common, increasingly so as people increasingly work distant from the their employers’ headquarters. Most states have laws that provide that, if the employee worked in their state, certain issues arising in that employment relation must be decided under that state’s laws, no matter what agreements may have been signed. . MORE >>

Question: My employment contract mentions “You will receive a sign-on bonus of $3,000, subject to all deductions and withholdings required by law. Should you voluntarily leave less then 12 months after you begin employment, you will have to repay a prorated portion of your sign-on bonus.”. Springfield, Illinois. dollars.” MORE >>