Illinois Strengthens Worker Protections Under Amended “One Day Rest In Seven Act”

Kehoe Law Firm, P.C. is informing employees in Illinois of their strengthened protections under the recently amended the One Day Rest In Seven Act (“ODRISA”). Effective through the addition of Section 5.5, the amendment makes it unlawful for employers to retaliate against workers for exercising their rights under the Act.

The new anti-retaliation provision, codified at 820 ILCS 140/5.5 and effective as of March 21, 2025, expands employee protections and ensures accountability for employers who attempt to punish workers for asserting their rights.

What Protections Does ODRISA Provide to Employees? 

ODRISA requires employers to provide employees in Illinois a minimum of 24 hours of rest within every consecutive 7-day period.

Under ODRISA, employees must also be given a meal period of at least 20 minutes for every 7.5-hour shift beginning no later than 5 hours after the start of the shift, with an additional 20-minute meal period if working a 12-hour shift or longer. Reasonable restroom breaks must also be provided.

NOTE: The day off and meal breaks do not apply to employees whose meal periods and days off are governed by collective bargaining agreements. If a collective bargaining agreement does not specify meal breaks or a day off, the provisions of ODRISA apply.

Key Protections Under New Section 5.5

Under the amended law, employers, their agents or officers are prohibited from taking adverse action or discriminating against any employee who:

  • Exercises a right under the Act.

  • Files a complaint with their employer or the Illinois Department of Labor (“IDOL”).

  • Initiates or intends to initiate any proceeding related to the Act.

  • Provides testimony or plans to testify in an investigation or proceeding under the Act.

What This Means for Illinois Workers

This amendment gives Illinois employees greater confidence to report violations of their rest or meal break rights without fear of losing their jobs or suffering other retaliatory actions.

Enforcement and Penalties

Employees who believe they have been unlawfully retaliated against in violation of Section 5.5 are entitled to recover “all legal and equitable relief as may be appropriate” by filing a complaint with the IDOL.

Conclusion

The amendment to Illinois’ ODRISA is a critical step toward protecting workers and promoting healthy, lawful work environments. Employees now have clearer legal backing when standing up for their rights to rest and meal periods — and employers now have a much stronger incentive to follow the law.

Concerned About Your Rights as an Employee?

If you have general questions about your workplace rights or believe those rights may have been violated, it’s important to seek legal guidance as soon as possible.

To discuss your situation, please send us a message or contact Michael Yarnoff, Esq., (215) 792-6676, Ext. 804, [email protected], [email protected], for a free, no-obligation evaluation of potential legal claims.

About Kehoe Law Firm, P.C.

Kehoe Law Firm, P.C. is a nationally recognized, plaintiff-side class action law firm dedicated to protecting investors and consumers from fraud and misconduct. Our attorneys have served as Lead or Co-Lead Counsel in major securities cases, recovering over $10 billion for institutional and individual investors.

Our firm litigates securities fraud, fiduciary breaches, unfair mergers and acquisitions, and antitrust violations, while also representing whistleblowers and advocating for victims of data breaches, consumer fraud, vehicle and product defects, employment law violations, retirement plan mismanagement, and other corporate and business misconduct. With a results-driven approach, we pursue justice and substantial recoveries for those we represent.

Kehoe Law Firm’s class action legal services are provided on a contingency-fee basis, meaning clients are not responsible for any fees or litigation expenses. 

 

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Stay Informed About Data Breaches & Cyber Incidents

Kehoe Law Firm, P.C. is providing consumers with key information about certain reported data breaches and cyber incidents that may have exposed sensitive personal information. This may include financial account and credit card details, medical and health insurance records, email and login credentials, Social Security numbers, and driver’s license or state ID numbers.

Below is a regularly updated, alphabetical list of reported data breaches and cyber incidents, with each entry linked to additional details to help you stay informed.* If you’ve received a data breach notification or believe your personal information may have been compromised, it’s important to take steps to protect yourself—such as monitoring your accounts, placing fraud alerts or credit freezes, and understanding your potential legal rights.

*The number of individuals affected by a data breach is indicated when known.

Have You Received a Data Breach Notification?

If you’ve received a data breach notification and have concerns about the incident—or if you’ve experienced fraud, identity theft, or other related issues—we’re here to help you understand your rights and evaluate your legal options.

For a free, no-obligation consultation about potential claims, please contact us by sending a message or reaching out to Michael Yarnoff, Esq., at (215) 792-6676, Ext. 804, [email protected], [email protected].

About Kehoe Law Firm, P.C.

Kehoe Law Firm, P.C. is a nationally recognized, plaintiff-side class action firm dedicated to protecting investors and consumers from fraud and misconduct. Our attorneys have served as Lead or Co-Lead Counsel in major securities cases, recovering over $10 billion for institutional and individual investors.

Our firm litigates securities fraud, fiduciary breaches, unfair mergers and acquisitions, and antitrust violations, while also representing whistleblowers and advocating for victims of data breaches, consumer fraud, vehicle and product defects, employment law violations, retirement plan mismanagement, and other corporate and business misconduct. With a results-driven approach, we pursue justice and substantial recoveries for those we represent.

Kehoe Law Firm’s class action legal services are provided on a contingency-fee basis, meaning clients are not responsible for any fees or litigation expenses.


     

     

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    BigBear.ai Stock – Class Action Filed on Behalf of BBAI Investors

    Kehoe Law Firm, P.C. is investigating potential securities fraud claims on behalf of investors of BigBear.ai Holdings, Inc. (“BigBear.ai” or “BigBear”) (NYSE:BBAI).

    Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against BigBear.ai 

    On April 11, 2025, a class action complaint was filed against BigBear.ai in United States District Court, Eastern District of Virginia (Case No. 1:25-cv-00623), on behalf of investors who acquired BigBear securities between March 31, 2022 and March 25, 2025, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”).

    The class action seeks to recover damages caused by the BigBear.ai Defendants’ alleged violations of the federal securities laws and to pursue remedies under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder, against BigBear.ai and certain of its top officials.

    Summary of the Class Action Allegations

    According to the complaint, throughout the Class Period, the BigBear.ai Defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that BigBear maintained deficient accounting review policies related to the reporting and disclosure of certain non-routine, unusual, or complex transactions. As a result, BigBear incorrectly determined that the conversion option within the 2026 Convertible Notes qualified for the derivative scope exception under ASC 815-40 and failed to bifurcate the conversion option as required by ASC 815-15.

    Allegedly, BigBear improperly accounted for the 2026 Convertible Notes, an error which caused BigBear to misstate various items in several of its previously issued financial statements which would likely need to be restated. 

    BigBear Investors May Have Legal Claims 

    BigBear.ai investors who acquired their securities during the Class Period and suffered financial losses are encouraged to complete Kehoe Law Firm’s Stockholder Information Request Form or send us a message to contact an attorney to discuss the class action and receive a free, no-obligation evaluation of potential legal claims.

    For direct inquiries, BigBear investors can contact Michael Yarnoff, Esq.(215) 792-6676, Ext. 804[email protected][email protected].

    About Kehoe Law Firm, P.C.

    Kehoe Law Firm, P.C. is a nationally recognized, plaintiff-side class action firm dedicated to protecting investors and consumers from fraud and misconduct. Our attorneys have served as Lead or Co-Lead Counsel in major securities cases, recovering over $10 billion for institutional and individual investors.

    Our firm litigates securities fraud, fiduciary breaches, unfair mergers and acquisitions, and antitrust violations, while also representing whistleblowers and advocating for victims of data breaches, consumer fraud, vehicle and product defects, employment law violations, retirement plan mismanagement, and other corporate and business misconduct. With a results-driven approach, we pursue justice and substantial recoveries for those we represent.

    Kehoe Law Firm’s class action legal services are provided on a contingency-fee basis, meaning clients are not responsible for any fees or litigation expenses.

     

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    TechTarget Stock – Securities Fraud Investigation on Behalf of TTGT Investors

    Kehoe Law Firm, P.C. is investigating potential securities fraud claims on behalf of investors of TechTarget, Inc. (“TechTarget” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ:TTGT).

    TechTarget Unable to File its Annual Report on Form 10-K

    In a March 31, 2025 “Notification of Late Filing,” TechTarget reported that it was unable to timely file its Annual Report on Form 10-K and “. . . is taking the extension period to further evaluate technical accounting matters arising while preparing its financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 . . . includ[ing] undertaking a technical assessment of the goodwill of the Industry Dive business, which was acquired in 2022.”

    TechTarget also reported that it “. . . expects to record a pre-tax non-cash goodwill impairment charge related to the business in the range of approximately $70m to $110m in the year ended December 31, 2024.”

    Following this news, TechTarget’s stock price fell from $14.81 per share on March 31, 2025 to $12.76 per share at the market’s close on April 1, 2025.

    TechTarget Receives Nasdaq Notification Letter & Reports Certain Financial Statements Should No Longer Be Relied Upon Due to Material Errors 

    On April 18, 2025, TechTarget reported that “[o]n April 17, 2025, the Company received a notification letter . . . from the Listing Qualifications Department of [Nasdaq] . . . stating that, because the Company failed to timely file its 2024 Form 10-K with the [SEC], the Company is not in compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) . . ., which requires Nasdaq-listed companies to timely file all required periodic financial reports with the SEC.”

    Moreover, the Company reported that “[d]uring the preparation of the Company’s financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, the Company’s management identified certain material errors in the Affected Financial Statements relating to certain technical accounting matters associated with goodwill impairment, changes in contingent consideration, and amortization of intangibles, including related tax impacts thereof. The Company also identified, and will correct in the restatements, other out-of-period and uncorrected misstatements.”

    TechTarget also reported that “[a]ny previously issued or filed reports, earnings releases, and investor presentations or other communications including or describing the Affected Financial Statements and related financial information covering the Non-Reliance Periods should no longer be relied upon.”

    Lastly, TechTarget reported that “[s]imilarly, the report of . . . PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP . . . accompanying the audited combined financial statements of the Informa Tech Digital Businesses of Informa PLC as of December 31, 2023 and 2022 and for the three years ended December 31, 2023, should no longer be relied upon.”

    TechTarget Investors May Have Legal Claims 

    TechTarget stock investors are encouraged to complete Kehoe Law Firm’s Stockholder Information Request Form or send us a message to contact an attorney to discuss the securities investigation and receive a free, no-obligation evaluation of potential legal claims.

    For direct inquiries, TechTarget shareholders should contact Michael Yarnoff, Esq.(215) 792-6676, Ext. 804[email protected][email protected].

    About Kehoe Law Firm, P.C.

    Kehoe Law Firm, P.C. is a nationally recognized, plaintiff-side class action firm dedicated to protecting investors and consumers from fraud and misconduct. Our attorneys have served as Lead or Co-Lead Counsel in major securities cases, recovering over $10 billion for institutional and individual investors.

    Our firm litigates securities fraud, fiduciary breaches, unfair mergers and acquisitions, and antitrust violations, while also representing whistleblowers and advocating for victims of data breaches, consumer fraud, vehicle and product defects, employment law violations, retirement plan mismanagement, and other corporate and business misconduct. With a results-driven approach, we pursue justice and substantial recoveries for those we represent.

    Kehoe Law Firm’s class action legal services are provided on a contingency-fee basis, meaning clients are not responsible for any fees or litigation expenses.

     

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    Salaried Employees and Overtime Pay

    Are salaried employees exempt from overtime pay? //

    If you’re a salaried employee, you might assume you don’t qualify for overtime pay—but that’s not always true.

    While the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) sets the baseline for overtime exemption, some states have stricter rules, with higher salary thresholds that impact whether you should be earning overtime pay.

    Federal Overtime Exemption Requirements

    Under the FLSA, executive, administrative, and professional employees must be paid a minimum salary of $684 per week ($35,568 annually) and meet certain requirements of the FLSA’s job duties test to be exempt from minimum wage and overtime requirements.

    Under the FLSA, there are minimum wage and overtime exemptions for certain professional employees, as well as for highly-compensated employees earning at least $107,432 per year and individuals in computer-related occupations.

    Six States Have Higher Minimum Salary Thresholds for Overtime Exemption

    If you live in certain states, the salary threshold for overtime exemption is higher than the federal salary threshold of $684/week or $35,568 per year—meaning you could be entitled to overtime pay even if your employer says otherwise.

    If you meet certain job duties tests and earn less than the minimum salary threshold amounts in the following states, you may be entitled to overtime for hours worked beyond 40 per week:*

    State Weekly Salary ($) Annual Salary ($)
    Alaska $952.80 $49,545.60
    Alaska (As of July 1, 2025) $1,040.00 $54,080
    California $1,320.00 $68,640.00
    Colorado $1,086.25 $56,485.00
    Maine $845.21 $43,950.92
    New York (NYC, Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester Counties) $1,237.50 $64,350.00
    New York (other areas) $1,161.65 $60,405.80
    Washington (> 50 employees) $1,499.40 $77,968.80
    Washington (< 50 employees) $1,332.80 $69,306.56

    *In certain states, computer professionals have different overtime exemption levels.

    What Can Salaried Employees Do if They Have Been Wrongfully Denied Overtime?

    If your employer has not paid you overtime and you earn less than the federal or your state’s salary threshold for overtime exemption, you may have a right to unpaid wages. Employers cannot use the federal salary level as an excuse if state law requires a higher threshold.

    If you have not received the wages or overtime pay you are entitled to, acting quickly is essential. Federal and state law wage and overtime claims are subject to strict deadlines, known as statutes of limitations. Missing these deadlines could mean losing your right to recover unpaid earnings.

    Under the FLSA, for example, most claims for unpaid wages—including minimum wage and overtime violations—must be filed within two years of the violation. If the employer’s violation was willful, the deadline could extend to three years. The longer you wait, the more of your unpaid wages may become unrecoverable. Understanding your rights and legal time limits ensures you do not miss the chance to claim what you are owed.

    If you believe you have a claim for unpaid wages, consider seeking legal guidance as soon as possible. To discuss your rights, send us a message or contact Michael Yarnoff, Esq., (215) 792-6676, Ext. 804, [email protected], [email protected], for a free, no-obligation evaluation of potential legal claims.

    About Kehoe Law Firm, P.C.

    Kehoe Law Firm, P.C. is a nationally recognized, plaintiff-side class action law firm dedicated to protecting investors and consumers from fraud and misconduct. Our attorneys have served as Lead or Co-Lead Counsel in major securities cases, recovering over $10 billion for institutional and individual investors.

    Our firm litigates securities fraud, fiduciary breaches, unfair mergers and acquisitions, and antitrust violations, while also representing whistleblowers and advocating for victims of data breaches, consumer fraud, vehicle and product defects, employment law violations, retirement plan mismanagement, and other corporate and business misconduct. With a results-driven approach, we pursue justice and substantial recoveries for those we represent.

    Kehoe Law Firm’s class action legal services are provided on a contingency-fee basis, meaning clients are not responsible for any fees or litigation expenses. 

     

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