The Illinois One Day Rest in Seven Act is a pivotal labor law that many employees and employers in the state should be familiar with. This law mandates that employers provide at least one 24-hour rest period every calendar week. Understanding the specifics of this act...
EMPLOYMENT LAW (EMPLOYEE) – Wage & Hour Laws
What does the passing of Illinois HB3129 mean for employees?
Illinois House Bill 3129 was signed into law in 2023 and will go into effect in 2025. It requires employers with 15 or more employees to include payscale and benefits information in job postings. Under this law, those looking for a job in the state will be able to...
3 ways employers steal from employees
Unfortunately, some employers steal from their employees. Research shows that employers steal almost $400 million in wages every year from workers in Chicagoland. This is alarmingly high. But how does this happen? Below are three ways employers steal from employees:...
5 kinds of wage theft
Workers deserve to be paid for their efforts. However, some employers take advantage of their position by stealing from their workers. This is known as wage theft. Every worker in this nation should know how to spot this common problem so that they can protect their...
Can your employer cut your pay if you decide to quit?
You know that your employer does not want you to leave your job, but perhaps you’ve been unhappy there for some time. Or maybe you found another job where you’ll be paid more money to do essentially the same thing. You go to your boss and put in your two weeks’...
New Illinois paid leave law set to take effect in 2024
Paid leave for employees is still not common throughout the U.S. Illinois, however, is taking a significant step forward – at least it will in about a year. A bill that has passed both houses of the state legislature and that Gov. J.D. Pritzker has committed to...