Summary
If your employer in illinois pays wages late, you may be entitled to liquidated damages under the flsa if the delay was willful. Under the iwpca, you may receive 5% of the unpaid wages for each month delayed. If a manager takes your tips, it could affect the employers tip credit. Employment lawyers in chicago may consider cases with potential damages of $10,000 to $20,000 for contingency. Consult a local attorney for specific advice.Full Conversation
If your employer in Illinois paid your wages very late but eventually paid them all are you entitled to liquidated damages under the flsa or just *% monthly damages under iwpca
In Illinois, if your employer pays wages late, you may be entitled to:
- FLSA: Liquidated damages equal to the amount of unpaid wages if the delay was willful and unjustified.
- IWPCA: *% of the unpaid wages for each month the wages are delayed.
Were the wages delayed willfully?
The employer was in financial hardship but chose selectively not to pay certain employees while paying others up to date and also could have chosen to shut down
It sounds like the employer's selective payment could be considered willful under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), since they had the option to pay but chose not to. You might be eligible for liquidated damages under the FLSA. Would you like help connecting with a local lawyer who can provide more specific advice?
If you worked at a restaurant and your manager took some of your tips but only about * per year, do they forfeit the tip credit for all hours worked
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In Illinois, if a manager takes any portion of your tips, it may jeopardize the employer's ability to claim a tip credit against your wages. The employer must comply with both state and federal laws regarding tip credit. Would you like more detailed information on this topic?
Yes
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It seems like you might have a strong case concerning wage and tip issues with your employer. Would you like to be connected to local lawyers who can better assist you with your case? If so, could you provide a bit more information about your specific situation?
How much money must a lawsuit be for for an employment lawyer in Chicago to be interested in taking it on contingency
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The threshold for taking a case on contingency often depends on the lawyer's assessment of the potential recovery and the strength of the case. Generally, employment lawyers look for cases with potential damages of at least $*,* to $*,*, but this can vary.
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