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Effective: January 1, 2024, the Illinois Transportation Benefits Program Act went into effect. NOTE: Employer only establishes the program. Employer does NOT pay the cost of the transit benefit. Covered Employee: Any person who performs an average of at least 35 hours of work per week for compensation on a full-time basis. Employees have the…
Read MoreThe Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act takes effect January 1,2024. The Waiting Period of 90 days before workers can take paid leave ends on March 31, 2024. The notice of the law required to be posted by employers is provided by the Illinois Department and is available on their website. The City of…
Read MoreOn January 1, 2023, Illinois amended Its One Day Rest in Seven Act, or ODRISA, to increase worker protections both in work scheduling, and by updating required meal periods for employees who work a certain number of hours in a given day. You are no doubt aware that Section 3 of ODRISA requires that employees…
Read MoreOn March 13, 2023, the Paid Leave for All Workers Act was signed by Governor J.B. Pritzker to take effect on January 1, 2024. What employers are covered under the new law? Private and public employers with at least one employee. Also includes State of Illinois, local governments, and political subdivision employers. What employers are…
Read MoreBackground: On August 4, 2023, House Bill 2862 was signed by Governor Pritzker. This legislation amends the Illinois Day and Temporary Labor Services Act to expand the pay and benefit rights of the temporary workers as well as increased safety oversight by both the agencies and the third-party business that use such workers. Effective: July…
Read MoreBackground: On June 16, 2023, House Bill 2862 was sent to Governor Pritzker for signature. This legislation will amend the Illinois Day and Temporary Labor Services Act to expand the pay and benefit rights of the temporary workers as well as increased safety oversight by both the agencies and the third-party business that use such…
Read MoreOn June 29, 2022, Governor J.B. Pritzker signed into law the CROWN (Create a Respectful and Open Workplace for Natural Hair) Act, effective January 1, 2023. What is changed: The CROWN Act amends the Illinois Human Rights Act in an expanded definition of protection due to race. What is the new definition of race: “Race”…
Read MoreOn January 10, 2023, the Illinois Legislature passed the Paid Leave for All Workers Act (the “Act”). This Act is awaiting Governor Pritzker’s signing, but he has clearly indicated strong support of the Act and his intent to sign the Act into law. This Act will not go into effect until January 1, 2024. There…
Read MoreIllinois employers must carefully review their sick leave policies to ensure compliance under both state and federal laws.
Read MoreOn March 23, 2021, Governor J.B. Pritzker signed into law amendments to the Illinois Human Rights Act (P.A. 101-656) with regard to criminal conviction records of applicants and employees in the state of Illinois. The amendments took effect immediately, so Illinois employers must become well informed about the new restrictions on the ability of an…
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