Billhorn Law Firm – Offices in Chicago, IL and Denver, CO
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...
