Below is information about laws and regulations, including wages, benefits, safety and health, that affect businesses and workers within the State of Illinois. Chicago Labor Laws Educational Resources​​ The Office of Labor Standards has put together law-specific educational resources.Navigating Illinois employee benefits and HR rules can be challenging. This comprehensive guide provides all the information you need to ensure compliance. The text addresses human resource practices associated with each stage of the employment process--from hiring, to managing, to firing. For more information or to file a complaint about an employer's practices, please call the Workplace Rights Hotline at 1- or use the complaint form. Need help with an employment or business law matter? Cotler Law LLC is available to assist clients and their Human Resource professionals with employment and legal compliance matters. One thing you can do is to obtain a copy of your employment file from human resources. Our practice comprises a broad range of counseling, consulting, and – when necessary – litigation.