Legal Question in Employment Law in Illinois

I was out on workers comp for a 1yr & 1/2. I had to use all my sick/vacation time to get paid. I fought my wk comp., once I won. I returned to work, they said I was double paid. They took $487 deductions out my ck this wk without talking to me. They sent an email stating I could get the time back but it would be prorated every month??? They are going to deduct the $487 bi weekly. Is that legal??? If a repayment is owe should I decide what amount is taken out


Asked on 3/09/12, 11:03 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Betty Tsamis Tsamis Law Firm PC

Deductions from wages are strictly regulated in Illinois. Only certain deductions are allowed under Illinois law. Deductions may be made when: (1) required by law (such as taxes); (2) to the benefit of the employee (such as health insurance premiums, union dues etc.); (3) a valid wage assignment or wage deduction order is in effect; (4) made with the express written consent of the employee, given freely at the time the deduction is made. 820 ILCS 115/9.

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Answered on 4/12/12, 12:22 pm


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