Over the course of the employment relationship, sometimes certain compensations go unpaid even though the employee has already earned them. While this may more often occur after the employment relationship has been severed, this can also occur during present employment. Most often this includes unpaid salaries, wages, commissions, overtime, bonuses, other benefits, and even accrued vacation.
Employees can file a claim with the Department of Labor but also have a right to bring suit under the Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act and can potentially recover damages and attorneys’ fees. The Case Law Firm, LLC assists getting employees the compensation that they have earned and deserve through means best suited to meet clients’ goals.