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...
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Guarding against violations to wage and 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?
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
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?
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)...
5 common FLSA violations in the workplace
The American Dream says that everyone should have an equal opportunity for success and prosperity through hard work and determination.You have set a course toward success and are paving the path every day to get yourself there. While you’re hard at work,...
Payroll Violations Run Rampant
Even though you trust your employer, you should take a close look at your pay stub every payday to make sure that your pay reflects the hours you worked. Some mistakes are unintentional, but many “mistakes” are designed to enhance the company’s...
Employers May Need to Pay Workers for Short Rest Breaks
When employees are promised breaks as part of their employment, federal law considers those breaks as part of their paid work hours. These hours must be included in the calculation of total hours worked and must be used to calculate overtime.Federal law doesn’t...
Workers seek back pay for “off-the-clock” work duties
Some occupations require specific clothing or costumes that workers leave at the business. In today’s technological age, logging into business systems may be a necessity to perform the job. For workers who require specific safety gear to perform their jobs,...
Study: Wage theft is rampant in most populous states
Getting paid for a hard day's work may not always result in full satisfaction for workers. Reading through a W-2 can seem frustrating -- adding up the various deductions that are legally taken out from your bottom line. However, recent research conducted by the...
