Legal Question in Employment Law in Illinois

My boss made a verbal agreement with me 1 year ago in regards to an 18% raise over two years. 9% first year, 9% second year) The 2nd raise will be should be going into effect next month. Does he have to follow through with the raise, or can he change his mind?


Asked on 6/30/10, 9:35 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Betty Tsamis Tsamis Law Firm PC

Unless you have something in writing, it is your boss's word against yours. Also, if you do not have a contract guaranteeing employment for a definite time, your company can terminate you at any time, for any reason, with or without notice thereby making the issue of the raise moot. However, if your boss promised you a raise and specified dates in the future in which it would go into effect, you might have an argument that he promised you employment for a fixed period of time. In either event, you should speak to an employment attorney.

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Answered on 6/30/10, 12:43 pm


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