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...
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...
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:...
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...
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’...
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...