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News: Firm Reaches $725,000 Settlement on Behalf of 17 Car Wash Workers

Two lawsuits filed by car wash workers in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois resulted in a total settlement of $725,000. Read More
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Chicago Minimum Wage Increased in July 2016

On July 1, 2016, the minimum wage in the City of Chicago increased once again to $10.50. The increase is part of the Chicago Minimum Wage Ordinance's annual process of phasing-in increases Read More
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FAQ: I Am a Tipped Employee. What Is My Overtime Rate?

In the hospitality and service industries (most notably, restaurants), many non-exempt employees are tipped employees. Often, these employees are paid using a tip credit. A tip credit allows the employer to pay an employee at a rate below the minimum… Read More
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What Records Must Be Maintained for Tipped Employees?

Previously, we looked at the basic wage and hour records which must be kept by an employer and the consequences for an employer's failure to maintain those records. Today, we will look at the additional records which must be maintained for tipped em… Read More
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City of Chicago Raises Minimum Wage to $10.00

On July 1, 2015, the Chicago Minimum Wage Ordinance went into effect and raised the city’s minimum wage to $10.00. Under the ordinance, employers who elect to take a tip credit must also pay their tipped employees at least $5.45 in direct wages exc… Read More
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