In this article, our McHenry County employment lawyers explain the difference between employees and independent contractors in Illinois. We explain the factors courts weigh to determine whether an agent is an employee or an independent contractor, including the extent of the employer's control over the work, the employer's right to terminate the employee, how payment works, whether taxes are deducted from payment, the level of skill required for the work, and whether the employer furnishes the tools required to perform the work.

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In this article, our McHenry County employment lawyers explain the consequences of an employer withholding wages from a terminated employee.  When an employee's employment is terminated, the employer is required to pay the full amount due to the employee on the next scheduled payroll. If the employer fails to do so, the employer will be liable to the employee for the amount due, plus a penalty percentage that accrues over time and the employee's attorney fees.

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In this article, our McHenry County employment lawyers explain employees' rights to view personnel records. McHenry County employers are not required to maintain personnel records for their employees, but if they do, employees are entitled to obtain a copy as well as request to review the records twice a year. Employees may review these records for one year after termination.

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