Remote workers are no longer new to the business world or to the governmental powers that assess taxes based on the location of the employee, or the location of the employer. At this juncture, governmental authorities are moving slowly and many wonder if, within the US, the state governments will come together to form some…
Read MoreThe new wage laws went into effect on January 1, 2022. On the state level, the minimum wage rose to $12 per hour. For employees who earn tips as part of their wages, the minimum hourly payment is $9.25 per hour, provided that tips get the employee to the $12 rate The hourly rate for…
Read MoreChanges to the Illinois employment law began in 2022 with an upgrade to the minimum wage rates and in January 2023, the One Day Rest in Seven Act (ODRISA) will enhance how the employer/employee relationship emerges in terms of rest and how work is scheduled. Here is what you Need to Know! 1.Chicago Employers Are…
Read MoreDiscrimination is a common occurrence and many of the people who face discrimination do not file a claim. In this blog, we go over 4 reasons why you should not wait to file a charge of discrimination. 1 There is a Time Limit There are anti-discrimination laws that help to define what types of actions…
Read MoreMany employers have complied with the new minimum wage laws for Illinois, which went into effect on January 1, 2022. Currently, the minimum wage in Illinois is a tiered system. It raises the base minimum wage to $12 per hour for all employees except those who receive tips and those who are under the age…
Read MoreRecently, the Chicago Meat Authority, a Chicago meat processing plant, made the news, but not in a way that had anything to do with meat processing. The company settled a lawsuit against it for $1.1 million. The lawsuit was filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) in February 2018 alleging that the Meat…
Read MoreThe fair workweek ordinance helps employees to find stability in regular and predictable work schedules. When work schedules are not predictable the employee is compensated. These four facts help to illustrate the power of the Fair Workweek Ordinance in Chicago, IL. 1. Not every employee is covered by the Fair Workweek Ordinance You will need…
Read MoreMost people realize that it is illegal for an employer to discriminate against you because of your actual disability. However, employees may not realize that it is also unlawful to discriminate because an employer thinks you have a disability, even if you do not have what the law might consider being a disability. This type…
Read MoreTo have an employment discrimination claim, you must show that the illegal discrimination you are claiming led to an “adverse employment action.” This very specific language can be found in both federal and state law. It is also very commonly found in case law that addresses employment discrimination claims. But, what does it actually mean?…
Read MoreThere are a lot of reasons that someone could lose their job. Perhaps the company was downsizing, or you got in a fight with your boss, or because your boss feels your performance was not sufficient, even if you disagree with his assessment. In general, most reasons for termination are not illegal, even if you…
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