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 […]
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 […]
Areas of Issue: Wages and Overtime
Employment laws protect employees from having their employment rights violated. From discrimination to harassment, to the payment of wages, there are many ways an employee’s rights can be taken from them, with the most common being wage and overtime theft. Some people, however, may not recognize when these violations occur to them. In order to […]
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, […]
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 […]
Minimum Wage In Illinois for 2018
Although the minimum amount of wages a worker may earn has not changed since 2008, many workers still do not fully understand how the Illinois’ minimum wage works. Maduff & Maduff is here to help you better understand how the minimum wage in 2018 for Illinois is different along with clearing up some common misconceptions. […]
Understanding All the Forms of Discrimination In The Workplace
Discrimination can come in many forms, especially in the workplace. It is essential for you to know the many forms discrimination can come in your workplace and what you can do about it. Discrimination is prohibited in all aspects of the workplace, whether it occurs in the hiring process, day-to-day work, or termination. It is […]
When Does my Employer Have to Pay me and What do I do if They are not Doing it on Time?
Many employment laws and regulations are designed to ensure employers don’t take advantage of their employees. Some of those laws include when and how your employer should pay its employees. In Illinois, an employer must pay an employee by check or in the discretion of the employee by direct deposit or a debit card (subject to very strict guidelines). […]
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, […]
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 […]