Frequency and Timing of Wage Payments

In Illinois and Indiana, employers generally need to pay wages at least twice a month (semi-monthly). You may have a legal claim against your employer if the employer fails to pay wages on time. 

In Illinois, employers need to pay wages within 24 hours after a daily pay period, within 7 calendar days after a weekly pay period, and within 13 calendar days after a semi-weekly pay period. Employers have 21 calendar days to pay after a pay period for executive, administrative, and professional employees. If the employer pays late or fails to pay entirely, you may have a claim against the employer for the unpaid wages, liquidated damages equal to 5% of the unpaid wages for each month the wages remain unpaid, and reasonable attorney's fees.

In Indiana, employers need to pay within 10 business days of the earnings date. A business day means a day other than a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday. If the employer pays late or fails to pay entirely, you may have a claim against the employer for the unpaid wages, liquidated damages equal to twice the unpaid wages if the employer acted in bad faith, and reasonable attorney's fees.

Thickstun Luo LLC may be able to help you pursue an unpaid wages claim. Contact us today for a consultation. 

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