Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, U.S. employers must pay most types of employees at least the federal minimum wage when working 40 hours a week or less. If the employee works more than 40 hours in any given week, the employer must pay hourly overtime. However, some...
Fighting For Workers In Pay Disputes Since 1987
Month: January 2023
State minimum wage increase in 2023
The minimum wage in Illinois increased from $12 per hour to $13 per hour on January 1, 2023. Wages for tipped workers and workers under the age of 18 also went up. The wage boost is part of an annual increase that will continue through 2025. New minimum wages The...
