Under the Minimum Wage Law and the Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act, an employer is obligated to pay an employee for all time worked. Below is information about laws and regulations, including wages, benefits, safety and health, that affect businesses and workers within the State of Illinois.The Illinois workers' compensation law requires employers to have insurance to cover work-related injuries and occupational diseases regardless of fault. For more information or to file a complaint about an employer's practices, please call the Workplace Rights Hotline at 1-844-740-5076 or use the complaint form. They cover a range of topics from minimum wage and overtime pay to leave entitlements and workplace safety regulations. The IHRA applies to nearly all employers in Illinois, including those employing less than 15 employees. In the US, labor and employment laws establish the framework for fair and equitable workplaces. Under the Illinois Equal Pay Act, employers with 4 or more employees must maintain employment records for at least 5 years.