I once represented a client who sued his former employer – an energy company – for unpaid commission and bonuses. Before he hired me, the client filed a pro se administrative claim with the Illinois Department of Labor (DOL) to recover the monies. The DOL found in my client’s favor but could not decide on …
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Apparent Agency Binds Roofing Company to Acts of Third-Party Marketing Firm; Liable Under Illinois Wage Act – IL Court
In Thomas v. Weatherguard Construction Company, 2015 IL App (1st) 142785, the First District provides a thorough analysis of Illinois agency law as it applies to breach of contract claims for unpaid commissions. The court also discusses the parameters of the Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act (“Wage Act”) and the universe of damages available under …