One of the most common workplace issues in America today is discrimination. Employment discrimination is prohibited on the basis of a person’s age, gender, race, national origin, religion, or disability. While it is difficult to totally eliminate discrimination in the workplace, here are some ways to help prevent it: Develop and implement a policy. Every workplace should have a […]
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 […]
Aaron Maduff Takes On The Pension Fight In Illinois
Last month, the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin interviewed Aaron Maduff about his fight against Illinois’s current pension-reform law, and the continued progress he is making towards getting this yearlong issue resolved on behalf of the many university employees that he is representing. November 21st, 2014 marks a huge victory for Aaron Maduff and his clients. It was on […]
The Most Common Causes Of Employment Discrimination
The Title VII of the Civil Rights Act protects employees from discrimination based on their age, race, color, religion, sex, disability, or national origin. Even though employees are protected under this act, unfortunately, some employers will violate these rules, resulting in employment discrimination. There may be occasions when employers may not recognize that they are violating […]
Tips To Consider Before Signing An Employment Contract
Once a job offer has been extended, many applicants are so excited for the opportunity that they don’t understand what exactly they are signing away when signing the employment contract. However, it is always critical for any potential employee to review, understand, and even negotiate employment contracts before making the decision to sign. Here are […]
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 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 […]