Billhorn Law Firm – Offices in Chicago, IL and Denver, CO
If you’re working in Chicago without legal documentation, it’s easy to feel vulnerable. Without the necessary paperwork, like a green card, visa or Employment Authorization Document (EAD), does it mean your employer can pay you less, ignore overtime or subject you to...
Most employees who take maternity leave need to return to the workplace while they’re still breastfeeding. While both federal and state laws have been enacted in recent years to allow these new mothers the time and privacy they need to express milk while at work, not...
You may notice your day shifting into tasks that fall well outside what you were hired to do. The extra responsibility becomes harder to ignore when your paycheck never reflects it. When the workload grows faster than the pay, you want to know if the situation crosses...
Tip pooling itself is legal. Some bar and restaurant owners use a tip pool, asking the wait staff to combine their tips and split them up evenly rather than having each member of the wait staff take the tips that they specifically earned. This can help if the owner...
At-will employment is very common in the United States. While it does mean that you, as an employee, are pretty much free to leave whenever you want, the big downside is that it greatly reduces your job security. Your employer can potentially end your employment...
Workers should receive fair pay for their time and labor. But it seems not all employers agree with that concept. Wage and hour law violations are more common than many people realize. Learning what they are and how to spot them can protect you from unscrupulous labor...
For many workers, being told they’re an independent contractor instead of an employee creates more confusion than clarity. At first, it might seem harmless or even appealing since it sounds like you have more freedom. However, you might be missing out on a lot of...
Your pay stubs are more than just slips of paper. They show the hours you worked, the wages you earned and the deductions taken out. Without them, you cannot confirm if you received the correct pay. Federal and Illinois laws require clear and accurate pay records....
You are looking for a job while going to college in Illinois, and you find one that will pay you minimum wage to work part-time. You certainly wanted a higher wage, but you are honestly happy just to have employment. You are sure that you will start making more money...
Employers in Illinois have to ensure they’re classifying workers properly. This includes distinguishing between employees and independent contractors. Both of these categories are outlined in the Illinois Employee Classification Act, 820 ILCS 185. Employees have more...
