Billhorn Law Firm – Offices in Chicago, IL and Denver, CO
Those in the private sector should not be offered comp time in exchange for overtime pay. This is not legal under Illinois law, even though it is legal in some other states. This rule applies to the private sector. Those working in the public sector, such as those in...
Hourly employees are sometimes required to do certain tasks in the workplace before they actually begin working or after they’re finished. They may have to put on a uniform and safety gear and remove it at the end of their shift, for example. They may be required to...
You clocked in at 7:52 a.m., but your paystub says 8:00. You stayed 20 minutes past your shift to finish a task, and somehow those minutes never appeared. On their own, eight minutes here and twenty there feel too small to mention. Across a full year, however, they...
Undocumented workers face significant wage theft risks because some employers believe they can ignore state and federal pay requirements. These schemes harm workers and violate the law. If you are missing your due wages, it may be time to seek legal support....
According to some reports, wage theft is one of the most common types of theft in the United States. In fact, these reports claim that it outpaces all other types of theft that can occur. So why don’t you see more news articles about wage theft, as opposed to home...
Losing a job unexpectedly can be overwhelming, especially when you believe the decision was unfair or unlawful. Wrongful termination may arise from discrimination, retaliation or violation of an agreement. Acting quickly and staying organized allows you to better...
Many U.S. companies have created environments that discourage open discussions of certain topics – one of which is salaries. While these environments are often justified as necessary for protecting privacy and preventing conflict, they can be unlawful. So, can you...
Travel between job sites during your workday can count as paid time. That point matters because those minutes can increase your total hours and could affect overtime calculations. If you leave one assigned location and report to another during the same shift, your...
Illinois, like other states, has a number of laws intended to protect the health, safety and dignity of its workers. For example, the One Day Rest in Seven Act (ODRISA) requires employers to give their workers at least one 24-hour period off after every seven...
Worker wage claims may stem from a company refusing to pay overtime or violating minimum wage rules. Other times, well-compensated employees may need to take action when companies do not fulfill their wage promises as outlined in an employment contract. Salespeople,...
