Most employees working in the service industry will earn more money in the tips they receive, than they will receive in actual wages. It is important, however, that the people who are employed in the service industry understand how tipping works and what the tipping laws are in their particular state are, especially when it comes to ensuring […]
Understanding The Unemployment Tax Rate In Illinois
When starting out your new business, it is crucial to know that when you hire your first employee, they come with a great amount of expenses. There are certain taxes that you will need to pay, such as workers compensation, FICA taxes, and unemployment rates. This may seem exasperating, however, you have control of the […]
Analyzing Severance Agreements
When an employee is terminated, often due to a reduction in force, an employer may offer a severance agreement. While employers are not required to offer severance to employees (unless there is an agreement to do so), it is usually in the company’s interest to get a release. Because the employee is often giving […]
How Often Should I Be Receiving My Wage Payments?
When it comes to receiving your earned pay, nothing is more important than understanding when and how you will be receiving your wage payments from your employer. You Must Receive Wage Payments Twice A Month Most employers pay their employees their earned wages biweekly, with the law requiring them to do so, at least twice a month. However, […]
Your Workplace Rights
While there are obvious workplace rightsthat employees are entitled to, there are many that employees may not know exist, such as the following: You must be paid promptly: State laws often determine when you must receive your paycheck after the pay period ends. They also often require employers to pay an employee their final paycheck […]
Understanding Employer Retaliation
Often times, employees are hesitant when it comes to calling out their employer for wrongdoings that they may have been a victim of or witnessed. In these cases, these employees are typically concerned with one thing, and one thing only…retaliation. Whether an employee is working under illegal working conditions, has witnessed the employer engaging in […]
Understanding Employment Law
It is important to know the difference between what is appropriate behavior for work and what should be saved for post work conversations. Being approached by another employee or higher in the workplace up can put you in an awkward situation if they say the wrong thing or if their comments are taken the wrong […]
Have You Been Affected By Disability Discrimination In The Workplace?
Even though the ADA has celebrated over twenty years of helping and advocating for those with disabilities in the workplace and have almost wiped out disability discrimination in the workplace, there still are cases where it may occur to this day. There have been many large cases involving disability discrimination, including cases that have made […]
How To Handle Retaliation From Your Employer
Generally, if an employee experiences a violation of their rights or feel something is missing from their wages, they have the ability to file a complaint to their employer. However, some employees are hesitant to follow through with this because employer retaliation may possibly occur. It is essential to file a complaint if you feel […]
How To File A Complaint Regarding Sexual Harassment
Although it may seem disturbing, but sexual harassment does happen often at workplaces. It may feel even scarier when you are the one who is being sexually harassed and you don’t know what to do. Generally, employers are hesitant and fearful of losing their position or moving up in the business if they file a […]