Below is information about laws and regulations, including wages, benefits, safety and health, that affect businesses and workers within the State of Illinois. Not all states have "right to work" laws.Learn what these laws mean, how they impact unions, and whether your state has a 'right to work' law at FindLaw. As of April 2019, Illinois is not a righttowork state. Unpaid Wages Hotline: 1-312-793-2808.