Known as major rail, logistics, and service-industry employment hub, Chicago anchors a large share of Cook County's workforce — and hourly and misclassified salaried employees here are among the most likely to be shorted on overtime. Workers here are protected by the federal FLSA and by Illinois's state wage and hour laws.
Illinois generally follows the federal FLSA standard: overtime is owed after 40 hours in a workweek. State-specific nuances should be confirmed with a licensed attorney.
Employers in and around Chicago span warehouse and logistics, manufacturing, healthcare and home care, and restaurants. These are among the Illinois industries where we most often hear from workers about off-the-clock hours, misclassification, and miscalculated overtime pay.
In Chicago, the wage issues we hear about most often are unpaid off-the-clock time, exempt and independent-contractor misclassification, and overtime that leaves out commissions or bonuses. Browse all claim types to learn more.