Often times, salaried employees have misconceptions when it comes to overtime, and if they are qualified or not to receive overtime pay. While most salaried employees are exempt from overtime, salaried employees may also be eligible for overtime, but only in the following situations. For salaried employees who are qualified and entitled to overtime pay, their overtime […]
Understanding When To File A Complaint Against Your Boss
Often times, employees are too afraid to file a complaint or speak with their Human Resources representative when it comes to an issue they may be having with their boss. While not all situations may call for a formal complaint, there are circumstances that do. Here are situations in which you should file a complaint against […]
Common Workplace Violations That You Should Be Aware Of
The most important things to all employees are wages and benefits. Since there are laws in place to protect employees, when it comes to these, it is important for employees to know what their rights are, as well as the workplace violations they should be aware of. Wage Theft When an employee does not receive earned pay, […]
The Fair Labor Standards Act: The Most Commonly Asked Questions
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FSLA) was introduced in 1938, establishing protection for workers in regards to their labor requirements, with things such as the 40-hour hour workweek, a national minimum wage, and guaranteed time and a half overtime pay. While it may be pretty straightforward, there are many commonly asked questions with the FSLA, especially when […]
Understanding The FLSA
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) was passed in 1938 in order to establish a national minimum wage, guaranteed overtime to qualified employees, the 40-hour workweek, as well as prevent the employment of minors in “oppressive child labor”. Not only does the FLSA require that an employer pay their employees minimum wage, but they must also pay […]
Understanding Your Rights As An Employee
The federal government has established several laws in order to protect an employee and their rights. Even though not all businesses qualify for each law, there are basic rights in all workplaces. These basic employee rights include: The right to privacy The right to fair compensation The right to be free from age, race, gender, religion, or national […]
How To Handle Discrimination In The Workplace
Discrimination in the workplace can come in a variety forms and ways. Many employees are often times unfamiliar with the signs of workplace discrimination or unaware of how to handle suspected cases. There are federal laws in place to protect applicants and employees from being discriminated against on the basis of their age, sex, race, religion, disability, […]
How An Employment Attorney Can Help Employers Make Tough Decisions
While most employers are able to handle employee situations on their own, there are many occasions when an employment attorney is essential in helping employers make difficult decisions, especially since employment laws are constantly changing. The most common time an employer will seek the help from an employment attorney is during firings, especially when the employee is a […]
Consult With An Employment Attorney Before Signing Your Severance Agreement
In the state of Illinois, an employee’s employment is “at will” and means that an employee can either quit or be fired at any point during their employment. In any of these scenarios, an employee may not receive compensation once employment has been severed, however, many employers will use a severance agreement in order to let the […]
Salaried Employees And Their Rights To Overtime
Often times, employers misconceive the requirements of paying overtime and will neglect to pay salaried employees their deserved overtime pay. While most salaried employees are exempt from overtime, there are situations in which a salaried employee is eligible for overtime pay. In the event that you are an employee who is entitled to overtime pay, your […]