Wage & Hour Laws

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...

Unexpectedly losing your job likely impacted your ability to pay bills, buy groceries and keep your home. Although Illinois is an at-will employment state, legal protections for employees are in place. According to the Illinois Department of Labor, at-will employment...

Sometimes workplace discrimination is obvious. Your employer may deny you a promotion you have earned or perks of employment that other workers enjoy with no problems. However, in your case, you may not have noticed until recently that your employer is not paying you...

Managing a workforce in Illinois can quickly become challenging on numerous levels. From having the right contracts in place to training employees on operational guidelines, running an organization is a difficult, ongoing process. Unfortunately, some employers,...

Many people in Chicago who work in the service industry rely on tips to make ends meet. Tips are especially important for these workers since the minimum wage for a tipped employee is $6.60 per hour in 2021 compared to the $11 per hour minimum wage non-tipped...

The basic implication for labor is that we are paid for that labor. When we show up for our shift, we expect to be paid for that time within a reasonable amount of time. And, usually, ever week or two, we get a paycheck for the time we spend at our employers. But,...

When our readers in Chicago hear about “wage and hour violations,” they probably think it sounds like a bunch of “legalese.” But, the reality is that this area of the law may have more impact on your life than you realize. Wage and hour violations are, unfortunately,...

Employees in Illinois and elsewhere are always conscious of their bosses or supervisors, as they play a major role in maintaining their job and the ability to move up the ladder. While they hold authority and power in the work environment, they do not have the power...

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is an important piece of federal law that protects many workers and ensures that they are fairly compensated for the work they perform. Throughout Chicago, workers in many industries rely on FLSA legislation when they are denied...