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. As of April 2019, Illinois is not a righttowork state.No, Illinois is not a right-to-work state, meaning employees are not exempt from paying union dues or fees as a condition of employment. The Attorney General's Workplace Rights Bureau protects and advances the employment rights of all Illinois residents. Not all states have "right to work" laws. Learn what these laws mean, how they impact unions, and whether your state has a 'right to work' law at FindLaw. Where do I submit this permit? You may submit the permit at our main office, the Central Phoenix location only. Sec. 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the Right to Privacy in the Workplace Act.