Billhorn Law Firm – Offices in Chicago, IL and Denver, CO
Perfect attendance throughout a career is an unrealistic goal. Employees typically need occasional time off for medical issues, family matters or even vacations. While not every job provides paid leave, many workers may eventually need to take an extended leave of...
Like it or not, social media is now part of everyday life. You might use it to share personal updates, express opinions or interact with others. What you post online is not limited; sometimes, your opinion may not sit well with your boss. This issue is becoming more...
You may feel frustrated when your paycheck appears smaller than expected. As you review your hours, you might begin to question whether your pay reflects the time and effort you contributed. If you have questions about your pay, start by reviewing your situation...
Disputes about employment can arise for many different reasons. In some cases, there may be a disagreement between a worker and the professional who supervises them. A manager or shift leader might attempt to write up or even terminate an employee for insubordination...
Undocumented workers contribute a substantial amount to the domestic economy. Economic researchers estimate that as much as 5% of the domestic workforce consists of undocumented workers. Some companies intentionally hire undocumented workers because the organization...
There are many ways that employers might violate the wage rights of workers. Federal and state laws help ensure that employees have the right to a minimum hourly wage and even overtime pay in certain situations. Frequently, companies try to minimize what they pay...
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...
