Illinois employers are required to follow very specific laws when it comes to how pay periods and paychecks are handled. These rules are outlined in the Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act, which sets minimum standards for the frequency and timing of employee...
Wage theft is more common than people realize. Employers may steal income from their employees for months or years without many employees ever noticing. Employees should know how to spot wage theft to reclaim their rightful pay. Here are some common types of wage...
Unfortunately, some employers misclassify their employees. While this can be a genuine mistake, it is possible for companies to intentionally underpay you. If you are facing this, you may seek legal protection. Understanding employment and wage laws in Illinois is...
Different companies have different practices for tracking the amount of time their employees work and the amount of pay owed to their employees. Many organizations use digital software that helps them pay their workers accurately down to the second. Other companies...
Illinois has a law called the One Day Rest in Seven Act (ODRISA) that has been in effect since the beginning of 2023. As the name suggests, it requires employers to give workers at least one 24-hour period off every seven calendar days. The purpose is to ensure that...
Off-the-clock work refers to any time you spend on job-related tasks outside of your official working hours without compensation. It could be checking emails after work, answering job-related calls or completing tasks from home. As an employee in Illinois, it’s...
American employment laws are more stringent than ever, with lawmakers understanding the need for worker protection. Unfortunately, some employers continue to violate the rights of workers by underpaying them. Wage theft is a serious issue that can impact your...
Companies need to control their operating expenses to remain profitable. The cost of staffing is one of the biggest expenses for a company. Overtime wages, in particular, can quickly cut into a company's profit margins. The need to pay 150% of a worker's usual wages...
Comp time is a type of compensation that employers can provide in lieu of overtime payments. It is essentially just paid time off that makes up for the extra hours that were worked. For example, an employee may put in four extra hours during a work week. They should...
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...