Business & Work
Getting paid
Learn more here about getting paid for work you've done and what rights you have.
Learn your rights (1 resources)
How much you should be paid, how to determine overtime and minimum wage laws.
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Forms (1 resources)
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 (20 resources)
Explains when employers have to pay you for any unused vacation time if you leave your job.
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Explains when you should be paid for meals and when you should get breaks for meals.
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You are not entitled to vacation time, severance pay, or sick pay unless you have a contract with your employer.
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Explains federal and state minimum wage laws and whether you can be fired for asking about the minimum wage.
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Lawyer resources (1 resources)
Guide to collective-bargaining issues. Includes: National Labor Relations Act, NLRA board jurisdiction, negotiations, enforcement, and more. 2021 edition.
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