What is the Fair Standards Labor Act? In 1938, the federal government introduced the Fair Labor Standards Act (FSLA), which establishes protection for workers in regards to their labor requirements, including employee guidelines such as the 40-hour hour workweek, a national minimum wage, and the time and a half overtime pay. Pay & Overtime While the FLSA does […]
Employer Basics: Unemployment Insurance in Illinois
Many new business that hire the first employee are surprised to learn about all the new expenses that come with him or her. There are FICA taxes to be paid, and workers compensation and unemployment taxes. Of the all the new taxes you get the pleasure of paying, your unemployment tax rate is the only […]
How To Know If You’re Entitled To FMLA
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a federal law that allows employees to take time off for various reasons. With FMLA, employees will have the ability to be reinstated in their current position upon their return. However, there are other requirements that an employee must meet in order to qualify for FMLA. FMLA Requirements An employee […]
Common Employment Lawsuits
While many employers are not aware that they are breaking any laws, there are many federal employment laws that are put in place in order to protect their employees. It is critical for employers to ensure that they are providing a safe work environment for each and every one of their employees. Here are the two most common […]
Are You Experiencing Wage Theft?
Wage theft has become a common problem for employees, especially for service and low-income ones, these days. From failure to receive rightfully earned overtime pay, receiving incorrect pay, or even not receiving pay at all, there are many ways employees are experiencing wage theft in today’s workplace. Recognizing Wage Theft Wage theft is defined as the illegal withholdings of wages, or the […]
Understanding Employer Retaliation and Your Rights
There are many state and federal laws that protect employees from employer retaliation. Retaliation is when an employer takes an adverse action against an employee that negatively affects their employment, but only when he or she has exercised one of their legal rights. What Is Considered An Adverse Action? Termination, demotion, or suspension of your employment […]
Understanding If You Are Exempt From The Federal Overtime Law
Most employers are required to pay their employees overtime, according to federal and state laws, however, these laws often times contain exceptions. With these exceptions, some employees are not qualified to receive overtime pay and are considered “exempt” employees. The following types of employees are considered exempt from the Federal Overtime Law: Executive, Administrative, and Professional employees that […]
The Five Most Common Wage & Hour Questions Answered
When it comes to understanding the complexities of wage and hour laws, people are often left with a variety of questions. In order to provide clarification, the employment attorneys at Maduff & Maduff want to share with you the most common wage and hour questions, and their answers. What are the wage and hour laws? The Fair Labor […]
Addressing Your Discrimination Claim
Discrimination is a common issue that happens in today’s workplace. Whether discrimination is based on an applicant’s or employee’s age, sex, race, religion, disability, origin, ethnicity, or sexual orientation, there are things you can do to address or handle the violation of your employment rights. Know Your Rights And Address Your Issue Be knowledgeable in […]
Steps to Take When Finding an Employment Attorney
Workers who have been faced with the unfortunate event of a violation of their employment rights must seek assistance from an employment attorney right away. There are significant areas of employment rights, and knowing who to turn to, whether its sexual harassment, racial discrimination, or anything else, is crucial to ensuring the proper actions are […]