Billhorn Law Firm – Offices in Chicago, IL and Denver, CO
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...
Performance reviews alone may not demonstrate biases or discrimination. Employees have the right, however, to see their full personnel records, according to the Illinois Compiled Statutes. You may request copies of your files from your company’s human resources...
It is important for employees to be properly classified. Whether or not an employee is an independent contractor is generally measured by the degree of control the employer has over the independent contract versus the degree of independence the independent contractor...
The reason many employers prefer hiring employees on at-will basis is the flexibility it allows. Employers may terminate at-will employees as they see fit, generally speaking. However, there are important exceptions. Certain laws and regulations prevent employers from...
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is a federal law that oversees minimum wage rules, overtime, recordkeeping and other labor standards. It applies to agricultural employment, which includes farming and farming operations. Most employees who work in agriculture are...
