Illinois Right To Work Laws With 7.5 Percent Lower Wages In Broward
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The Illinois law that applies is called the “One Day Rest in Seven Act” (or, “ODRISA”). In addition to requiring one day off for every consecutive seven-day period, the Act also requires a minimum 20-minute meal break if you work at least 7.5 hours a day (which has to be given within the first 5 hours of the shift).
Employees must be allowed to refuse working a “clopen” shift (a shifted separated by less than ten hours after their previous shift ends).
Douglas's analysis found, to the contrary, that right-to-work states have modestly higher average wages than non-right-to-work states. The study analyzes and reproduces the results from a widely cited 2015 Economic Policy Institute report. That report concluded that wages were 3% to 9% lower in right-to-work states.
File a Wage Claim The online claim process allows you to submit a complete and accurate claim on IDOL's website to avoid delays in the process. IDOL's online clam process also allows you to log in and check the status of your wage claim at your convenience.
How long after separation from employment do I have to file a claim? An employee must file his/her wage/final compensation complaint with the Department within one (1) year after such wages or final compensation were due. 820 ILCS 115/11.
Hours and days of rest in every consecutive seven-day period. (a) Every employer shall allow every employee except those specified in this Section at least twenty-four consecutive hours of rest in every consecutive seven-day period in addition to the regular period of rest allowed at the close of each working day.
Illinois' minimum wage is currently $14.00 as of January 1, 2024 and will increase to $15 per hour by January 1, 2025. The minimum wage ensures a minimum standard of living and protects worker health and well-being. A 10% increase in the minimum wage boosts average incomes by 1.2%.