Unpaid Overtime Lawyer in Chicago, IL

Unpaid Overtime Overview

At Billhorn Law Firm, we are intimately familiar with the process that allows our clients in the Chicago, Illinois, area to recover their unpaid overtime wages. We have more than 25 years of experience, having filed hundreds of cases with overtime violations on behalf of our clients. Our comprehensive knowledge of the Fair Labor Standards Act and the Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act, which govern Illinois wage and hour laws, has earned the respect of not only the best defense firms in Chicago and across the country, but also the respect of Judges in this district.

Once someone becomes a client, we litigate their case. Employers typically do not pay attention to wage inquiries until a complaint is filed in court. Filing a complaint makes sure our clients get the attention they deserve from the employer, and ensures that the employer feels a sense of urgency. The largest percentage of our cases settle out of court.

We serve a variety of clients, including:

• Hourly employees: If you are a hourly employee, required to perform work off the clock (pre or post-shift, and/or during meal break, possible travel time), or flat out denied payment for hours worked over 40 per work week, you should call us.
• Salaried employees: If you are not in a decision-making role, but rather making recommendations, working more than 40 hours per week and paid a salary, you may be misclassified. Call us to review your exemption status.
• Undocumented workers: Current Federal law says undocumented workers have the same rights to overtime pay for all hours worked over 40 per work week. Call us to review your situation.

With 25 years of experience we are able to help our clients answer questions such as:

• What overtime wages am I entitled to?
• If I am still employed, will I be terminated or retaliated against if I file a lawsuit?
• I can’t afford to pay the attorney. How do my attorney’s fees get paid if I file a lawsuit for my overtime backwages?

For help with questions such as these, or any other unpaid overtime wage issues, contact Billhorn Law Firm at 888-408-0401.

Areas of Practice

• Unpaid Overtime
• Employment Law -- Employee