Legal Question in Employment Law in Illinois

I am in Illinois. I got an offer letter that states 1)"It is our pleasure to offer you employment with Company XYZ..." 2) It mentions expected work hours. 3) Mentions vacation days. 4) says the word salary and commission and bonus. I was expecting to be an employee getting a W2 but 1 week into the job, they told me I am 1099 and that it would be 3 month trial. Starting 4th ,I would be W2. I am sure they are doing this just to save some money. My question is, am I or they bound to the offer letter?


Asked on 11/01/13, 10:51 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Betty Tsamis Tsamis Law Firm PC

Your question needs to be answered by an attorney qualified with experience in employment law matters.

An offer letter, without more, is generally not a contract; but there are many exceptions.

Also, you mention that the company is treating you as a "1099" worker pending some sort of trial period. Need more info, but unless you are working through a staffing agency, this arrangement is most likely not in compliance with IL law.

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Answered on 11/02/13, 8:17 am


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