Many Chicago area residents have had a situation in which they are not paid appropriately for the work they do. Most employers are fair but sometimes an employer cheats their employee out of the wages they should have received. The Federal Fair Labor Standards Act...
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How tips impact an employee’s wages
On Behalf of Billhorn Law Firm | Mar 16, 2021 | Wage & Hour Laws
A paycheck is the reason that most Chicago workers have jobs. Without pay, individuals would likely choose to do other things besides work with their time. However, because individuals must support themselves and their families with their incomes, they work to get...
Why employee classification matters
On Behalf of Billhorn Law Firm | Feb 26, 2021 | Uncategorized
The fair labor laws pertaining to hours and wages might seem straightforward. Some people think its as simple as ensuring that you’re able to clock in, work, clock out, and get paid regularly for that work. But the law is full of nuances that could have a significant...
What is the One Day Rest in Seven Act in Illinois?
On Behalf of Billhorn Law Firm | Feb 17, 2021 | Wage & Hour Laws
For most Chicago residents, a job is their path to regular income and financial stability for them and their families. When a person has a job, they have a way to earn money and provide for themselves and those that they love. Though their job may not be where they...
Law enforcement officers make wage and hour claim for overtime
On Behalf of Billhorn Law Firm | Feb 4, 2021 | Wage & Hour Laws
When workers in Chicago and across Illinois allege that they are not getting the wages they are owed for work they did, it is important to remember that this issue can impact anyone. It is not just lower-wage workers, those who might not have a full grasp of state...
Payroll fraud rife in construction in Illinois
On Behalf of Billhorn Law Firm | Jan 21, 2021 | Wage & Hour Laws
Construction workers face a greater risk of workplace injuries. But a recent report found that construction workers in Illinois, Wisconsin and Minnesota were victims of widespread payroll fraud. This apparent violation of federal and state wage and hour laws impacted...
Guarding against violations to wage and hour laws
On Behalf of Billhorn Law Firm | Jan 7, 2021 | Wage & Hour Laws
During difficult economic times, workers need to be wary of wage theft violations by their employers that deny them their rightful pay, especially at the intersection of federal and state employment laws. There are common practice rules in industry-specific jobs that...
Can my employer require me to get a vaccine?
On Behalf of Billhorn Law Firm | Dec 29, 2020 | Wage & Hour Laws
With vaccinations in the news, some employees and employers may be considering whether these types of procedures are important for workplace safety and security. For some, employers may seek to ensure those that work on premises have received certain vaccinations in...
Important points about new minimum wage laws in Illinois for 2021
On Behalf of Billhorn Law Firm | Dec 24, 2020 | Wage & Hour Laws
Wage concerns are an ongoing problem on Chicago, throughout Illinois and across the nation. This is true even with the continuing health crisis. With the fervent hope that there is finally light at the end of the tunnel and a return to relative normalcy may come about...
Does your position exempt you from overtime pay?
On Behalf of Billhorn Law Firm | Aug 30, 2018 |
When you work more than 40 hours per week, you want to receive compensation for your extended work time. Yet for many working individuals, a job that lacks work-life balance may not legally require payment in the United States.The Fair Labor and Standards Act (FLSA)...
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