Category Archives: Employment Lawyer

What Are the Minimum Wage Laws for Youths in Illinois?

Posted on July 11, 2019

For many young Americans, working at a part-time job is an important milestone of growing up. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 20.9 million 16- to 24-year-olds who were employed in July 2018. These youths are working … Continue reading →

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Are You Required to Accommodate Nursing Mothers in Your Illinois Workplace?

Posted on June 26, 2019

Today, there are more mothers in the workforce than ever before. According to the latest statistics from the U.S. Department of Labor, approximately 70 percent of all mothers with children under the age of 18 participated in the workforce in … Continue reading →

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Family and Medical Leave Act Eligibility and Compliance

Posted on March 25, 2019

Sometimes there are situations in which an employee is unable to work because of personal health issues or those of a family member. Many people worry that taking extensive time off from work will cause them to lose their job … Continue reading →

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