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Remote work has become common across many industries. To accommodate this shift, Illinois wage laws provide specific protections for remote employees. These laws ensure that workers receive fair pay, overtime and reimbursement for certain expenses related to...
Illinois law protects workers from pay discrimination, but proving it requires strong evidence. Keeping detailed records can help workers fight for fair wages. Understanding wage discrimination Employers must pay workers fairly for equal work. The Equal Pay Act of...
Employees in Illinois have legal protections when taking time off for family and medical reasons. These rights come from both federal and state laws, ensuring job security and continued access to health benefits. Understanding these protections helps workers make...
The FLSA establishes a federal minimum wage that employers must pay to covered employees. As of January 2025, the federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour. However, Illinois has set a higher minimum wage. As of 2025, the Illinois minimum wage is $15 per hour for most...
Wage theft occurs when an employer fails to pay workers the wages they have earned. Undocumented workers in Illinois have protection from this behavior under state wage and hour laws. This can include unpaid overtime, failure to meet minimum wage requirements or...
Losing a job is a stressful experience, and it can feel even worse if you believe the termination was wrongful. Employees have rights under the law, and understanding the steps to take after a wrongful termination can help protect those rights. Review your employment...
Worker misclassification happens when employers label employees as independent contractors instead of employees. This mislabeling allows companies to avoid providing benefits like overtime pay, health insurance, and workers' compensation. In Illinois, such practices...
Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced a settlement with a construction company accused of treating workers unfairly. The company misclassified workers and didn’t pay them overtime wages. This settlement shows how important it is to classify workers correctly and pay...
Temporary farmworkers under the H-2A visa program often face harsh working conditions and mistreatment. Recent changes aim to improve protections for these workers, ensuring fair treatment and safety. But how effective are these new legal protections against...
The gender pay gap remains a significant issue, with women consistently earning less than men for the same work. Despite legal protections, this disparity has long-term consequences for women's financial health, impacting everything from retirement savings to...
