Employment Law Attorney in Rockford, IL

Fighting to Protect Your Rights in Florida, New York, Illinois, New Mexico & Colorado

Various state and federal laws protect the labor rights of employees in all industries across the country. When business owners or large corporations violate these rights, you are entitled to take legal action.

At USA Employment Lawyers, our lawyers based in Rockford, IL represent clients throughout the state of Illinois, as well as across Colorado, Florida, New Mexico & New York. Whether your employer has failed to pay you the proper minimum wage or overtime, you've been the victim of illegal tip practices, or you have concerns about your employer violating your biometric privacy rights, we can help.

We offer creative, personalized legal strategies tailored to your unique goals. From there, our employment lawyers work to achieve a swift, favorable resolution on your behalf. We are prepared to serve as your aggressive advocate, both in and out of the courtroom.

Browse our various practice areas to learn more about how we can help you, or get in touch with our legal team to discuss the specifics of your case.

Employee Wage & Hour Rights

The Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”), originally passed by Congress in 1938, requires employers throughout the United States to pay minimum wage and further protects employees who work over 40 hours a week. The FLSA allows employees to sue a business and its owner when they are not being paid minimum wage or overtime. If you believe you have not been paid minimum wage or overtime, it is important to hire an experienced employment lawyer who can help you recover all of your lost wages.

If you are a tipped employee, your employer must notify you that your tips are being counted toward minimum wage. Your employer is still required to pay you the equivalent of minimum wage each hour, and they are required to keep track of all of the hours that you work.

It is against the law for your employer to fire you or demote you if you complain to your boss or sue your employer for not being paid minimum wage or overtime. The law provides employees with protection, allowing you to continue working for your employer even if you have sued them for not paying minimum wage or overtime.

Is Illinois an At-Will State? 

Yes, Illinois is an "at-will" employment state, which means that, absent a contract or a specific law to the contrary, either the employer or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason or for no reason at all. 

This means that in Illinois, employers have significant discretion when it comes to making decisions about hiring, firing, promotions, demotions, and other employment-related matters. However, it's important to note that there are some exceptions to at-will employment in Illinois, such as when an employee is fired for discriminatory reasons or in retaliation for engaging in protected activity. If you have any questions or concerns about your rights as an employee under Illinois law, it's always a good idea to consult with an experienced employment law attorney.

How Our  Rockford, IL Employment Law Firm Can Help You

At USA Employment Lawyers, we assist employees with a variety of employment law disputes, including protecting your biometric privacy rights, and  wage and hour issues. Contact us to determine if you have a class action lawsuit.

Our employment attorneys based in Broward County have extensive experience navigating this complex area of law. We understand just what is at stake, which is why we work to achieve fast, favorable outcomes for each and every one of our clients.