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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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
Employer's often take advantage of their sales representatives who earn commissions. For example, if you end your contract or get fired, your former company might attempt to withhold your money. However, according to the Sales Representative Act, all commissions must...
Proving a wrongful termination claim is incredibly difficult without having the right evidence. The reason is that Illinois is an at-will employment state, meaning your employer can fire you for any reason or none at all. Because of that rule, the only way to prove...
If, as a nonexempt employee, your work schedule varies from one week to the next, your employer may pay you under a fluctuating workweek plan. If you and your employer agree to this method of compensation, how will the arrangement work? Determining rate of pay If your...
