On July 30, 2024, Illinois enacted SB3646 to repeal and replace the existing child labor law. As of January 1, 2019, employers must reimburse employees for all "necessary" expenses.So what's a necessary expense? Laws and Regulations Taking Effect in the New Year ; California SB 572. The mission of the California Labor Commissioner's Office is to ensure a just day's pay in every workplace in the State and to promote economic justice. California's labor laws protect all workers, regardless of immigration status. As a helpful summary, we have outlined key provisions of many of the new California employment laws for 2023. Below is information about laws and regulations, including wages, benefits, safety and health, that affect businesses and workers within the State of Illinois. A wage claim starts the process to collect on those unpaid wages or benefits. The new Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act becomes effective on January 1, 2024.