Billhorn Law Firm – Offices in Chicago, IL and Denver, CO
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...
If a company hires someone to perform a job, the person hired is usually an employee or an independent contractor. There are specific things that determine which classification the worker falls under. Sometimes a company will misclassify a worker as an independent...
As an Illinois worker, you have the right to fair compensation for the hours you have worked. Minimum wage is a base rate or the lowest amount an employer can legally pay an employee. According to the Fair Labor Standards Act, employers that meet the requirements must...
As an on-call HVAC system service provider, you work irregular hours. In a heating or air-conditioning emergency, this often includes overtime. Due to the nature of your work and the kind of hours you put in, you agreed to participate in a Belo Plan. What is this and...
During hard economic times, an employer can deny you your rightful pay and commit wage theft violations. The place where federal and state law intersects can create a particularly large hurdle, with some employers not even knowing these laws. In other cases, they may...
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...
