Effective December 1, 2016, the Department of Labor is enacting a new overtime law in which the Fair Labor Standards Act is being changed, allowing the threshold annual income below which overtime pay is required (assuming all other requirements for overtime pay are satisfied) to rise to $47,500, compared to $23,660, which was the amount […]
10 Ways a Small Business Can Control Unemployment Insurance
As we outlined in a previous blog post Employer Basics: Unemployment Insurance in Illinois, an established employer must pay a percentage of each employee’s wages, up to an annual base of $12,690, into the State’s Unemployment Fund and that percentage can range from 0.55% to 7.75%. This difference can be significant, a multiple of more than 14 times, […]
Sexual Harassment Claims and McDonald’s
On Wednesday, October 15th, fifteen employees from the world’s largest burger chain, McDonald’s, filed charges with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, on behalf of the victims by the Fight for $15 movement, alleging they were all victims of sexual harassment while on the job, in as many as 8 states, including Illinois. From being verbally […]
Chicago Wage Ordinance – Employees May Recover 3x their Unpaid Wages
The Chicago Minimum Wage Ordinance was adopted at the end of 2014 to much fan fare because it raises the minimum wage requirements for all employees within the City of Chicago. The current rate schedule for minimum wage in Chicago is as follows: Effective Date Non-Tipped Employees Tipped Employees July 1, 2015 $10.00 $4.95 July 1, 2016 […]
Aaron B. Maduff And Walker R. Lawrence Have Been Recognized As 2017 Illinois Super Lawyers
Aaron B. Maduff and Walker R. Lawrence have been recognized as 2017 Illinois Super Lawyers. Super Lawyers is a rating service that selects a state’s top lawyers based on a nominations, independent research and through peer-reviewed evaluations. The selections are broken down into Super Lawyer and Rising Stars. The top 5% attorneys are selected to Super Lawyers and […]
Understanding Your Rights And What To Do If You Become A Victim Of Harassment
Sexual harassment is a serious problem in today’s workplace. And while every workplace should be free from sexual harassment or discrimination of any type, there are laws in place in order to protect employees. Since these cases do happen, and often, it is critical that employees understand their rights and what to do if they become […]
Should You Consult With An Employment Attorney?
Making the decision to consult with an employment attorney may not be an easy one to make. Many do not understand when their employment law concerns should be taken to the next level. The employment attorneys at Maduff & Maduff want to help you understand when your employment law violations need to be addressed by an employment attorney. Wrongful termination, […]
Your FMLA Rights: How An Employment Attorney Can Help
If your FMLA rights have been violated, there are several things that you, as an employee, can do. While these things may be handled by yourself alone, by using an employment attorney, the outcome may be different. It is also important that you consult with an employment attorney that specializes in FMLA before tackling any of the following […]
White Collar Exemption Salary Requirement More Than Doubled
The three White Collar Exemptions are by far the most common asserted by employers to avoid paying overtime. If an employer wants the apply the exemption to any employee, it must show that it pays the employee paid a minimum salary, and that the employee meets the particular duties test. The most common duties tests are as follows: […]
When Can an Employee Receive Unpaid Leave as an Accommodation Under The ADA
There has been a growing swell of litigation and negotiations between employers and employees to provide unpaid leave under the Americans with Disabilities act. In response to this increase in litigation (and focus), the EEOC issued a publication regarding the issue. The publication discusses a wide range of relevant topics including what employers and employees need to consider and […]