Wage & Hour Laws

With inflation in the spotlight, many employers struggle to keep up with anticipated salary increases. Human Relations consultants find that the merit increase of 3.2 % should be the norm for 2022. You have done your job, but you are still awaiting your raise as well...

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...

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,...

When you go to work each day, you expect wages that reflect the contributions you make to your employer. If you feel underpaid, the problem may be more serious than you realize. If you disclose your concerns and continue to notice discrepancies, you may be the victim...

If you are an undocumented worker, you still have certain legal protections. According to the Fair Labor Standards Act, every employee in the United States has access to the federal minimum wage. In Chicago, the minimum wage for non-tipped workers is currently $13.00...

As an Illinois worker, you have the right to fair compensation for the hours you have worked. Minimum wage is a base rate or the lowest amount an employer can legally pay an employee. According to the Fair Labor Standards Act, employers that meet the requirements must...

As an on-call HVAC system service provider, you work irregular hours. In a heating or air-conditioning emergency, this often includes overtime. Due to the nature of your work and the kind of hours you put in, you agreed to participate in a Belo Plan. What is this and...

During hard economic times, an employer can deny you your rightful pay and commit wage theft violations. The place where federal and state law intersects can create a particularly large hurdle, with some employers not even knowing these laws. In other cases, they may...

Regardless of the field you work in, it is essential to stand up for your legal rights concerning compensation. Whether you do not receive overtime pay or you experience minimum wage violations, employers who fail to follow the law and respect the rights of their...

The rules for undocumented workers and employment taxes and benefits are sometimes confusing. It is no surprise many workers are unaware of their rights to certain benefits. While you may qualify for things such as vacation pay and overtime pay, WTTW explains that you...