IDOL Reaches Agreement with Allied Universal Security Services to Resolve Wage Claims
Summary
The Illinois Department of Labor has entered into an Assurance of Voluntary Compliance with Allied Universal Security Services to resolve 25 wage claims totaling approximately $20,000. The company will pay a $37,000 penalty to the Wage Theft Enforcement Fund and is subject to enhanced monitoring and reporting requirements for a two-year period.
“The agreement resolves those claims without litigation and establishes enforceable measures to ensure workers are paid properly going forward.”
Security services firms and large-scale employers should audit their wage payment practices and internal complaint mechanisms. IDOL's investigation followed multiple employee complaints and resulted in a two-year monitoring agreement — failure to comply with the terms may trigger enforcement action.
What changed
IDOL entered into an Assurance of Voluntary Compliance with Allied Universal Security Services following an investigation into the company's wage payment practices. The agreement resolves 25 wage claims and requires Allied Universal to pay $37,000 to the Wage Theft Enforcement Fund.
Security services firms and other employers with large workforces should review their wage payment practices, internal complaint procedures, and workplace notice posting requirements in light of this agreement. The two-year monitoring period with periodic reporting obligations to IDOL represents a significant compliance burden that could apply to similarly-situated employers found in violation of the Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act.
What to do next
- Pay a $37,000 penalty to the Wage Theft Enforcement Fund
- Maintain and promote an internal employee hotline for wage-related concerns
- Submit periodic reports to IDOL regarding wage and hour complaints
Penalties
$37,000 penalty to the Wage Theft Enforcement Fund
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Release Date: 04/21/2026
IDOL Reaches Agreement with Allied Universal Security Services to Resolve Wage Claims and Strengthen Compliance
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 21, 2026
Contact: Paul Cicchini 217-785-1719 DOL.PIO@Illinois.gov
Deal reflects employer cooperation, strengthens compliance with Illinois law
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) has entered into an Assurance of Voluntary Compliance with Allied Universal Security Services to resolve wage claims and prevent future violations of the Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act.
Following the receipt of multiple wage complaints, IDOL initiated an investigation into Allied Universal’s wage payment practices. The agreement resolves those claims without litigation and establishes enforceable measures to ensure workers are paid properly going forward.
Throughout the investigation, Allied Universal cooperated with the Department by responding to information requests, producing payroll and related records, and engaging in good-faith discussions to address the issues identified and improve compliance with state law.
Under the agreement, IDOL and Allied Universal resolved 25 claims totaling approximately $20,000. Allied Universal will pay a $37,000 penalty to the Wage Theft Enforcement Fund and will comply with enhanced monitoring and reporting requirements for a two-year period. The company has also agreed to maintain and promote an internal employee hotline for wage-related concerns, ensure required workplace notices are properly posted, and submit periodic reports to IDOL regarding wage and hour complaints.
“Ensuring that workers are paid what they are owed is a core responsibility of this Department,” said Illinois Department of Labor Director Jane R. Flanagan. “This agreement holds the employer accountable, provides relief to affected workers, and puts safeguards in place to prevent future violations.”
The Assurance of Voluntary Compliance is not an admission of wrongdoing and does not constitute a finding that Allied Universal violated Illinois law. However, failure to comply with the terms of the agreement may result in enforcement action by the Department.
Workers who believe they are not being paid their earned wages can file a complaint with IDOL.
- IDOL Reaches Agreement with Allied Universal Security Services to Resolve Wage Claims and Strengthen Compliance
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