Unpaid Wages, Earned Bonuses and other Compensation
Over the course of the employment relationship, sometimes certain compensation goes unpaid even though the employee has already earned it.
While this issue tends to arise after the employment relationship has been severed, this can also occur during employment. Most often this includes unpaid salaries, wages, commissions, overtime, bonuses, expense reimbursements, and even accrued vacation time.
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.
Case + Sedey, LLC assists in getting employees the compensation that they have earned and deserve through the means best suited to meet clients’ goals.
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