Advancing technology allows people to use biometrics to purchase items from a store, enter secured areas and clock in at work. While this technology may protect against fraud, it opens the door to data breaches and identity theft. The Illinois Biometric Information...
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Is your employer keeping up with pay rates and your merit raise?
With inflation in the spotlight, many employers struggle to keep up with anticipated salary increases. Human Relations consultants find that the merit increase of 3.2 % should be the norm for 2022. You have done your job, but you are still awaiting your raise as well...
Beware of these common wage violations
A wage violation refers to the act of an employer not giving an employee the pay that they fairly earned. This occurs for many reasons. For example, a place of employment could be unaware of certain employment laws, or an employer could be deliberately keeping wages...
Commission-only employees and their minimum wage
Employees working on a “commission only” basis must receive at least the minimum hourly wage for the time they spend working. As noted by the Illinois Department of Labor, the state’s minimum wage is $12.00 per hour for untipped employees who are at least 18 years...
The Domestic Worker Rights ordinance and undocumented workers
Chicago’s Domestic Worker Rights ordinance went into effect on Jan. 1, 2022. Employees working inside the homes of Windy City residents must have a written agreement. Contracts must be in employees’ preferred languages. The ordinance applies to in-home caregivers,...
Gender discrimination may lead to a Title VII lawsuit
Gender discrimination involves mistreating employees based on gender or sexual orientation. As noted on the Equal Rights Advocates website, an employer that terminates an employee and hires someone of a different gender may have violated federal employment laws. If...
What does wage discrimination look like?
When you go to work each day, you expect wages that reflect the contributions you make to your employer. If you feel underpaid, the problem may be more serious than you realize. If you disclose your concerns and continue to notice discrepancies, you may be the victim...
When may I sue an employer over a performance review?
Performance reviews alone may not demonstrate biases or discrimination. Employees have the right, however, to see their full personnel records, according to the Illinois Compiled Statutes. You may request copies of your files from your company’s human resources...
The minimum wage applies to undocumented workers
If you are an undocumented worker, you still have certain legal protections. According to the Fair Labor Standards Act, every employee in the United States has access to the federal minimum wage. In Chicago, the minimum wage for non-tipped workers is currently $13.00...
What does the EEOC consider retaliation?
When you file a complaint against your employer or supervisor, you may worry about your position within the company. You know you have rights that deserve protection, but what can you do to stop your employer from firing you? According to the U.S. Equal Employment...
