Business & Work
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Farm worker issues

Resources to help people who work on farms and similar places.

Forms (1 resources)
Wage claim application - IDOL
Use this program to complete the forms to file a claim for unpaid wages in Illinois.
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Other resources for the public (5 resources)
Getting vacation time, severance pay, or sick pay
You are not entitled to vacation time, severance pay, or sick pay unless you have a contract with your employer.
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How far back can I collect my unpaid wages?
Illinois law allows you to recover up to 3 years of wages you were not paid for and receive interest on those wages.
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Does my employer have to pay me minimum wage?
Federal and state minimum wage laws and whether you can be fired for asking about the minimum wage.
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My rights as a domestic worker
What a domestic worker is, minimum wage, workers' compensation, getting paid for travel and overtime, and taking breaks.
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Lawyer resources (1 resources)
Labor law: Representation and collective-bargaining matters
Guide to collective-bargaining issues. Includes: National Labor Relations Act, NLRA board jurisdiction, negotiations, enforcement, and more. 2021 edition.
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