Wind Creek IL LLC (Hourly Employees)

Brown, LLC has filed a lawsuit against Wind Creek IL LLC alleging wage and hour violations under federal and Illinois law. Filing a lawsuit does not mean Wind Creek has been found liable. These allegations remain unproven while the case proceeds through the legal system.

About Wind Creek IL LLC (“Defendant”)

Wind Creek IL LLC operates Wind Creek Chicago Southland, a casino, hotel, and resort facility located in East Hazel Crest, Illinois. The facility provides casino gaming, entertainment, hotel accommodations, and related hospitality and guest services. Wind Creek employs hourly-paid workers across casino operations, hotel services, food and beverage, valet and transportation, and other guest-facing and operational roles.

Workers Covered

Position(s): Hourly-paid, non-exempt employees employed by Wind Creek IL LLC, including but not limited to front desk agents, casino floor employees, food and beverage staff, valet and transportation employees, and other hourly hospitality or casino-related workers.

Locations Covered

Federal law claims:
The lawsuit includes claims brought on behalf of hourly-paid, non-exempt employees who were employed by Wind Creek IL LLC anywhere in the United States and were subject to federal wage and hour laws.

Illinois law claims:
The lawsuit also includes claims brought on behalf of hourly-paid, non-exempt employees who were employed by Wind Creek IL LLC while working in the State of Illinois.

Time Period Covered

The lawsuit covers hourly-paid, non-exempt employees who worked for Wind Creek IL LLC at any time within the time period of January 14, 2023 through present.

Even if you no longer work for Wind Creek IL LLC, you may still be eligible to participate if you worked during these time periods.

For the federal law claims, workers can generally recover wages for up to two years before the date they join the lawsuit by filing a signed consent form with the Court, or up to three years if the Court finds that Wind Creek’s alleged violations were willful under 29 U.S.C. § 255(a).

Claims in the Lawsuit

The lawsuit alleges that Wind Creek IL LLC violated wage and hour laws by failing to properly pay hourly-paid employees for all time worked, including overtime.

Unpaid Work Due to Timekeeping and Rounding Practices
The lawsuit alleges that Wind Creek maintained timekeeping and scheduling practices that failed to pay hourly employees for all hours worked. According to the complaint, employees were required to perform pre-shift, post-shift, and meal-period work that was integral to their jobs, while non-neutral, schedule-anchored rounding rules and clock-in restrictions reduced payable time to scheduled shift lengths rather than actual hours worked. As a result, employees allegedly performed compensable work that was not fully recorded or paid under federal and Illinois wage laws.

Improper Overtime Pay Calculations

When employees worked more than forty (40) hours in a workweek, Wind Creek allegedly failed to calculate overtime compensation correctly by excluding non-discretionary compensation such as shift differentials, bonuses, and other premium pay from the regular rate of pay. The lawsuit contends that this violated the FLSA and Illinois law and resulted in systematic underpayment of overtime wages.

Case Status

January 14, 2026: The lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.

How to Participate

If you are interested in participating in the lawsuit, please complete the form below so that the wage and hour lawyers at Brown, LLC can assess your eligibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will Brown, LLC Be My Attorneys?
Yes, if you sign a retainer and or Consent to Join form. You owe no legal fees unless there is a recovery. If successful, attorneys’ fees are sought from the defendant, not from you.

Can Wind Creek IL LLC Retaliate Against Me for Joining?
No. Federal and Illinois wage laws prohibit retaliation against workers who join a lawsuit or assert their wage rights. There are currently no allegations that Wind Creek has retaliated against any workers in this matter.

Will I Have to Testify or Provide Documents?
Possibly, but not necessarily. Many wage and hour cases rely primarily on employer payroll and timekeeping records. However, saving any relevant documents you may have can be helpful.

How Long Will the Case Take?
Litigation timelines vary depending on court schedules, case complexity, and how the defendant responds. Wage and hour cases often take two to three years, though timelines may vary depending on settlement discussions or court rulings.

If you have information related to the allegations or believe you may be affected, contact the wage and hour lawyers at Brown, LLC at (877) 561-0000 or email flsagroup@jtblawgroup.com. All inquiries are confidential, and accommodations can be made for calls after hours or on weekends.

These are allegations only. No finding of liability has been made against Wind Creek IL LLC. The case will proceed through the legal process.

Contact: Brown, LLC – Wage and Hour Lawyers
Phone: (877) 561-0000
Email: flsagroup@jtblawgroup.com