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...
Fighting For Workers In Pay Disputes Since 1987
Month: April 2022
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,...
