Tag: Expanding the Wage Payment Collection Act Shifting the Burden to Employers
Expanding the Wage Payment Collection Act – Shifting the Burden to Employers
In 2010, Illinois overhauled the Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act (the “Act”) in an effort to aid employees in their attempts to seek compensation from employers. Unfortunately, that overhaul may have unforeseen, far reaching consequences that the General Assembly originally intended. In particular, the Illinois Department of Labor (the “Department”) has found itself with