Section 300.450  Definitions

Except for the terms set forth in Section 2 of the Act, all other terms used in this Part  shall have the meanings set forth in this Section.

a)         "Act" means the Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act [820 ILCS 115].

b)         "Administrative employee" means an employee as defined by   29 CFR 541, as it existed on March 30, 2003.

c)         "Claim" means a signed application alleging a violation of the Act, accompanied by supporting documentation required by the Department.

d)         "Claimant" means any person who submits a claim.

e)         "Day" means a calendar day.

f)          "Department" means the Illinois Department of Labor, its Director, and his/her authorized representatives.

g)         "Executive employee" means an employee as defined by  29 CFR 541, as it existed on March 30, 2003.

h)         "Hearing Officer" means an individual authorized by the Department to determine the merits of claims alleging violations of the Act.

i)          "Other representative" means any person with a direct relationship to the party, who is not an attorney or legal representative, who can address the substance of the claim, including a spouse, relative or friend who can provide further clarification on the issues being considered or assist with translation for the party he or she represents.

j)          "Party" means a claimant and any employer whose payment of wages or final compensation is in question.

k)         "Professional employee" means an employee as defined by  29 CFR 541, as it existed on March 30, 2003.

(Source:  Amended at 35 Ill. Reg. 12933, effective July 20, 2011)