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State Specific Employment Laws With Employers In Illinois

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This Handbook provides an overview of federal laws addressing employer-employee rights and obligations. Information discussed includes wages & hours, discrimination, termination of employment, pension plans and retirement benefits, workplace safety, workers' compensation, unions, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and much more in 25 pages of materials.

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The Illinois Human Rights Act prohibits discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment, and retaliation against individuals in connection with employment, real estate transactions, access to credit, public accommodations, and education.

Illinois Labor Laws Guide Illinois Labor Laws FAQ Illinois minimum wage$12 Illinois overtime 1.5 times the regular wage for any time worked over 40 hours/week ($18 for minimum wage workers) Illinois breaks Meal break for employees working at least 7.5 hours per shift (at least a 20-minute break, after 5 hours of work)

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.

If there is an employment dispute, federal law may supersede state law, as every state is legally obligated to follow federal law. However, the FLSA only provides a minimum threshold for employee rights. Most states, including California, have expanded on the minimum requirements.

Prior to today's signature, the IHRA afforded legal protections primarily to workers employed by businesses with 15 or more employees. HB 252 makes the IHRA more inclusive by changing the definition of "employer" to "1 or more employees."

Most employers with at least 15 employees are covered by EEOC laws (20 employees in age discrimination cases). Most labor unions and employment agencies are also covered. The laws apply to all types of work situations, including hiring, firing, promotions, harassment, training, wages, and benefits.

Unfair labor practice: An action by a public employer or a labor organization, which violates the rights guaranteed by the Act to public employees, labor organizations and public employers.

Each state sets laws related to fair employment and workplace safety. In most cases, state laws offer more protections than the federal ones. Contact your state department of labor to learn about the labor laws in your state.

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Below is information about laws and regulations, including wages, benefits, safety and health, that affect businesses and workers within the State of Illinois. In Illinois, employers must pay their employees for all hours worked—whether salaried or hourly employees.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. The IHRA applies to nearly all employers in Illinois, including those employing less than 15 employees. 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. Read about some common employee regulations for Illinois businesses, including timeoff, salaries, hourly work, and more. (B) complying with State and federal laws, rules, and. The Illinois Biometric Privacy Act requires employer to follow certain steps when collecting biometric identifiers for any purpose, which you can find here. Below is a summary of certain federal and Illinois laws that may be of interest.

State Specific Employment Laws With Employers In Illinois

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