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State Specific Employment Laws For Employees In Illinois
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ODRISA requires employers to provide employees with at least 24 hours of rest in every “consecutive seven-day period.” It also requires meal periods of at least 20 minutes every 7.5 hours worked (and an additional 20-minute meal period for employees who work shifts of 12 hours or longer).
SB2872 dictates that Illinois schools should provide "relaxation activities" to students for at least 20 minutes per week. That includes things like mindfulness training, yoga, breathing exercises, quiet time, stretching, meditation, walking, in-person conversation, or other stress-reducing activities.
Generally, no, there are no federal laws that limit how many hours you can work in a single day. (Though some state labor laws have maximum hour laws for minors.) The federal law that applies to all employees is the Fair Labor Standards Act, or FLSA. This law does not regulate how many hours you can work in a day.
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).
Federal claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act must be presented to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission within 300 days. Title VII and other federal employment statutes apply to employers with at least 15 employees.
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The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) administers and enforces most federal employment laws, including those covering wages and hours of work, safety and health standards, employee health and retirement benefits, and federal contracts. Several other federal agencies also administer laws affecting employment issues.
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Sweden: Known for its robust labor laws, Sweden has a high level of unionization, strong protections against discrimination, and comprehensive social welfare systems.