Navigating Illinois employee benefits and HR rules can be challenging. This comprehensive guide provides all the information you need to ensure compliance.Below is information about laws and regulations, including wages, benefits, safety and health, that affect businesses and workers within the State of Illinois. Illinois employment law exists to protect workers. Need help with an employment or business law matter? You'll find employment law sessions tailored for you at SHRM24, taking place June 2326 at McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago and virtually. The IPRRA amendments also modify procedures for making and responding to personnel record requests. The Law Firm for Associations®. As an employee in the Chicago metro, you should be able to go to work each day without fear of hostility or harassment. However, that is not always the case.