When it comes to conflicts in the workplace, many employees find themselves too afraid to file a complaint or speak with their Human Resources representative, especially when the complaint is against his or her direct supervisor. While not all workplace conflicts or situations may call for the need to file a formal complaint, there are several circumstances […]
Wages and benefits are perhaps one of the most important things to all employees. This is why it is important for employees to know and understand their rights, especially when it comes to wages. Here are the 3 most common wage violations that occur in the workplace: 1. Wage Theft- No matter if it’s regular pay or overtime, when […]
Often times employees do not understand if they should be receiving overtime pay or not. To help clear things up, the employment attorneys at Maduff & Maduff want to provide you with an understanding of the legal requirements when it comes to overtime pay. At the national level, overtime pay is governed by the Fair Labor […]
There are several common reasons why employees find themselves encountering wage and hour mistakes during their employment. Often times, these mistakes may constitute costly Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) violations, and possibly entitle these employees to back wages as well as any potential damages. Perhaps the biggest mistake an employer can make is simply by misclassifying […]
One of the biggest concerns, when it comes to understanding overtime pay, is who is and who is not eligible to receive overtime payments? Since the US department of Labor has certain requirements in place, it is best for an employee to know where their employment falls under these requirements. First of all, according to the US […]
While there are several reasons why employees find themselves encountering wage and hour mistakes during their employment, the most often cause is due to employee misclassifications. Examples Of Employee Misclassifications Misclassifications can happen when an employer inaccurately classifies a worker as an independent contractor, rather than an employee. In this cases, the employees fail to […]
Throughout the state of Illinois, there have been several overtime laws set in place to grant workers fair wages when they are working over 40 hours a week. The federal minimum wage for those over the age of 18 is $8.25, however, this number should increase depending on the amount of hours an employee has […]
Workplace violations are becoming more more common. However, there are many people out there that are unaware of their rights as employees and may not be aware that they are a victim of such violations. Here are the most common workplace violations and what you should know in order to protect your rights. Overtime Theft– Non-exempt employees […]
It is important for employees working in the service industry to make themselves knowledgeable and aware of how tipping works, as well as their rights when it comes to tip credits and tip pooling. Tipping- Service employees should never be required to forfeit any part of their earned tip to their employer or other employees. This rule can change, […]
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 […]
