Wage & Hour Laws

During a time when many people are facing financial strain, people are often looking for more ways to make ends meet. While some people are taking on two or even three jobs to increase their income, some employees are earning more at their current jobs by working more...

Pay cuts are not illegal in and of themselves. There are certainly times when an employer needs to reduce the amount of money being paid to an employee, but doesn’t want to fire them outright. That said, there are some factors that could make a pay cut illegal, and...

You showed up for training, sat through the videos, filled out the paperwork and maybe even stayed late to finish onboarding, but your paycheck left those hours out. That might seem like a small mistake or something you shouldn't question, but when your employer makes...

Employees in Illinois generally either receive hourly pay or salaries. Those paid on an hourly basis have numerous protections under both federal and state law. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is a critical statute extending several different legal protections for...

Wage theft is a serious issue many workers face in Illinois. If your employer isn’t paying you the wages you’re entitled to, you need to understand how to prove wage theft and take action. This guide outlines the steps to document wage theft and pursue legal remedies....

You’ve worked the additional hours, yet your paycheck doesn’t reflect that effort. When your employer refuses to compensate you for overtime, it can be both frustrating and confusing. Fortunately, Illinois law supports your right to fair compensation, and there are...

Remote work has become common across many industries. To accommodate this shift, Illinois wage laws provide specific protections for remote employees.    These laws ensure that workers receive fair pay, overtime and reimbursement for certain expenses related to...

Illinois law protects workers from pay discrimination, but proving it requires strong evidence. Keeping detailed records can help workers fight for fair wages. Understanding wage discrimination Employers must pay workers fairly for equal work. The Equal Pay Act of...

Wage theft occurs when an employer fails to pay workers the wages they have earned. Undocumented workers in Illinois have protection from this behavior under state wage and hour laws. This can include unpaid overtime, failure to meet minimum wage requirements or...

Worker misclassification happens when employers label employees as independent contractors instead of employees. This mislabeling allows companies to avoid providing benefits like overtime pay, health insurance, and workers' compensation.  In Illinois, such practices...