Illinois Back Pay Calculator
Calculate your back pay in Illinois based on state-specific laws. The state requires waiting time penalties for late final pay. Liquidated damages may apply for willful violations.
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Illinois Back Pay Protections
- • Waiting time penalties for late final pay
- • Liquidated damages equal to unpaid wages
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Illinois Back Pay Rules
Illinois allows liquidated damages equal to unpaid wages. Waiting time penalties may apply for final pay violations. Interest may be awarded.
Minimum Wage: Illinois minimum wage: $14.00/hour (2024, most employers).
Waiting Time Penalties
Illinois requires employers to pay final wages on time. If they fail to do so, you may be entitled to waiting time penalties.
Liquidated Damages
Illinois allows liquidated damages equal to unpaid wages for willful violations. This effectively doubles what you're owed in addition to the unpaid wages themselves.