The state of Illinois has clear rules surrounding wage withholding, as defined by the Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act. Both employers and employees must understand these guidelines to ensure compliance with the law and to promote fair treatment in the...
Wage & Hour Laws
Are you getting your deserved pay rate?
On Behalf of Billhorn Law Firm | May 4, 2023 | Wage & Hour Laws
Inflation has hit everyone, and hard. Employers everywhere struggle to keep up with the expectations for pay rate increases and more. If you as an employee are still waiting for a raise or perhaps some back pay, what steps can you take to ensure that you get it?...
How can you ensure your employer pays you fairly?
On Behalf of Billhorn Law Firm | Mar 24, 2023 | Wage & Hour Laws
When you go to work, you expect that your employer will pay you a fair wage for the tasks you perform and the amount of work you complete. Despite your hard work, however, you may still feel like your employer does not pay you fairly. According to the Illinois...
What does the Fair Labor Standards Act do?
On Behalf of Billhorn Law Firm | Mar 13, 2023 | Wage & Hour Laws
Regulating certain business practices was the intent of the Fair Labor Standards Act back when it went into effect. The main objective of the FLSA is to set out how businesses need to pay workers. Gain a basic understanding of some of the elements of worker pay...
State minimum wage increase in 2023
On Behalf of Billhorn Law Firm | Jan 13, 2023 | Wage & Hour Laws
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...
Understanding back wages in various industries
On Behalf of Billhorn Law Firm | Dec 30, 2022 | Wage & Hour Laws
Every worker, no matter what field they work in, has protected rights to legal wage compensation for the work that they do. Experiencing minimum wage violations, skipped overtime pay, or back wage issues demands a righting of these wrongs and the appropriate payment....
Undocumented seniors offered health coverage in Illinois
On Behalf of Billhorn Law Firm | Dec 20, 2022 | Employment Law, Wage & Hour Laws
Many health crises hit marginalized and undocumented communities hardest and wreak havoc on some of the most vulnerable people in society. Recently, Illinois became one of the first states to offer health care coverage to older undocumented immigrants. According to...
What is tip skimming in the service industry?
On Behalf of Billhorn Law Firm | Dec 14, 2022 | Wage & Hour Laws
The service industry can be an appealing one for many people, such as those who prefer working second or third shifts and those who want or need a part-time occupation. However, restaurants, bars and other establishments that largely pay their employees with tips can...
How does the FLSA impact agricultural employees?
On Behalf of Billhorn Law Firm | Dec 3, 2022 | Wage & Hour Laws
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) oversees issues like minimum wage, recordkeeping, overtime and other forms of labor standards on a federal level. These standards also apply to people working in agricultural fields. This includes both farming operations and...
A closer look at overtime laws in Illinois
On Behalf of Billhorn Law Firm | Nov 16, 2022 | Wage & Hour Laws
It is pivotal to understand the rights that you have as an employee, and take action if you experience any violations of these rights. From discrimination to sexual harassment, employers can violate the rights of those who work for their firm in various ways. In...
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