Late Wage Payment Violation

Summary

Late payment of wages, even if correct in amount, can violate the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) in Illinois. This may entitle employees to liquidated damages equal to unpaid wages. Legal cases have supported this interpretation, and consulting legal databases or a labor attorney can provide specific case references. Timely payment and correct calculation are key under the FLSA.

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Is not paying wages at all and then paying them months late a violation of the flsa entitling to liquidated damages
In Illinois, if an employer fails to pay wages on time, it can be a violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Here's a quick overview:
- Employers must pay wages promptly.
- Delayed wages may entitle you to liquidated damages.
- Liquidated damages could equal unpaid wages.
Have you already discussed this issue with your employer?
But the flsa says minimum wage and overtime so if your wages are correct just very late is it still a violation
Under the FLSA, late payment of wages can still be considered a violation, even if the wages are correct in amount. The key aspects are timely payment and correct calculation. If wages are paid late, you might be entitled to liquidated damages. Have you considered speaking with a labor attorney about this?
Is there evidence and law cases for this
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In Illinois, there are cases where courts have ruled that late payment of wages is a violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), even if the wages are correct in amount. Liquidated damages can be awarded in cases of delayed payment. It might be helpful to consult legal databases or speak with a labor attorney for specific case references. Would you like any further assistance?
Can you tell me what the names of the cases are
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In Illinois, several court cases have addressed the issue of late wage payments under the FLSA. While I don't have specific case names, I recommend consulting legal databases like Westlaw or LexisNexis, or speaking with a labor attorney to get detailed case references. Would you like further assistance on this topic?