If, as a nonexempt employee, your work schedule varies from one week to the next, your employer may pay you under a fluctuating workweek plan. If you and your employer agree to this method of compensation, how will the arrangement work? Determining rate of pay If your...
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What is an independent contractor?
If you are contemplating joining a company, you may want to look at the type of work agreement or contract they want you to sign. In some cases, becoming an independent contractor may make it difficult for you to have the same rights as those employed by the company...
Understanding the Fair Labor Standards Act
In 1983, the federal government put specific laws in place to protect employees from labor exploitation. Over the years, the Fair Labor Standards Act underwent certain amendments and changes, but the purpose remains the same. What does the FLSA do? The FLSA sets the...
Do undocumented workers get overtime pay?
Since the late 1980s, most U.S. employers have had a legal responsibility to determine the identity and work eligibility of every new person they hire. One of the purposes of this requirement is to reduce the number of unauthorized workers in the country, thereby...
How can you prevent a dispute from derailing your career?
A workplace dispute may leave you feeling hopeless and concerned about your job security. In serious cases, you might worry that the situation will tarnish your career. Knowing how to handle a challenging situation could help you retain control. Responding with poise,...
3 possible protections against wrongful termination
The at-will employment doctrine allows a business to fire an employee for almost any reason. There are exceptions since federal and state anti-discrimination laws prohibit companies from firing people on the basis of a protected status like race or gender. However,...
When do multiple businesses make up one enterprise?
Like many people in Illinois, you work multiple jobs to keep up your standard of living. In your case, you might perform jobs at two different locations owned by a single business. However, you could find you are not receiving the full pay that you deserve. Your...
What wage rights do undocumented workers have?
As an undocumented worker, you may worry about causing any type of disturbance or rocking the boat at all at work. You need your job, so you may allow things to slide. The Illinois Attorney General explains that you should not allow employers to mistreat you because...
Wage discrimination based on age
Whether you experience wage discrimination as a result of your religious views, sex or racial background, this mistreatment can occur for different reasons. Unfortunately, wage discrimination can affect those over the age of 40, and it is important to think about this...
Is Illinois an at-will employment state?
Most people in Illinois likely feel quite secure in their employment. This sense of security may come from the assumption that their job depends solely on their performance. Yet is that truly the case? Many may have heard of the idea of "at-will" employment, which...
