Billhorn Law Firm – Offices in Chicago, IL and Denver, CO
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...
A wage violation refers to the act of an employer not giving an employee the pay that they fairly earned. This occurs for many reasons. For example, a place of employment could be unaware of certain employment laws, or an employer could be deliberately keeping wages...
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,...
Gender discrimination involves mistreating employees based on gender or sexual orientation. As noted on the Equal Rights Advocates website, an employer that terminates an employee and hires someone of a different gender may have violated federal employment laws. If...
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...
Performance reviews alone may not demonstrate biases or discrimination. Employees have the right, however, to see their full personnel records, according to the Illinois Compiled Statutes. You may request copies of your files from your company’s human resources...
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...
When you file a complaint against your employer or supervisor, you may worry about your position within the company. You know you have rights that deserve protection, but what can you do to stop your employer from firing you? According to the U.S. Equal Employment...
There is a general rule in business that if you want to quit your job, you give a notice of two weeks. This is not mandated by law, but it is rather a courtesy. Giving a notice allows your employer to plan ahead and hire someone to take over your job. Often, when...
