As we step into 2024, Illinois is on the brink of significant legal changes that will impact both residents and employers across the state. From shifts in employment laws to enhanced protections for temporary workers and freelancers, these changes are designed to promote fairness, transparency, and...
Labor and employment laws have long been instituted to protect employee well-being. While there are overarching federal regulations in the US aimed at protecting employees, it's essential to recognize that each state has its own nuanced legal framework. In Illinois, the bar is often higher than...
Illinois state and local legislatures kept busy in 2023 with the enactment of numerous new labor and employment laws, including significant changes to paid and sick leave for employees and new protections for temporary laborers and independent contractors. While some laws took effect during 2023, imp...
There are over 500 new laws that take effect on January 1, 2024, in the state of Illinois. Here are some of the things that will be banned next year.
What are the Illinois Contract Law Changes for 2024? In 2024, Illinois will see several significant changes to its employment contract laws: Freelance Worker Protection Act Effective July 1, 2024, this act mandates that employers pay freelance workers (defined as independent contractors who provide ...
There are over 500 new laws that take effect on January 1, 2024, in the state of Illinois. Here are some of the things that will be banned next year.
New Laws in New Year for Illinois Employers, Part 2 ByGeorge Bellasin Corporate & Commercial,Employment & Labor K-12 Legal Insights Title IX Litigation Tracker: 2024 Title IX Regulations Vacated by District Court ByJohn W. Borkowski,Aleks Ostojic Rushing&Noel Fisherin ...
FMLA requirements for other states Federal law and guidance on this subject should be reviewed together with this section. Author: Michael G. Congiu, Littler Summary In addition to the federal laws, an Illinois employer may also be subject to the state's family military leave and kin care...
Pay for Leave Employers must pay employees their regular hourly rate of pay while on leave (tipped workers must be paid at least the minimum wage in their respective locale) but are not required to pay employees for accrued but unused paid leave upon termination of employment. However, if an...
Employers must comply with the Illinois PTO laws. To do so, you must: Adopt a paid time off policy: If you already have a paid time off policy that meets The Paid Leave for All Workers Act’s requirements, you do not need to modify your policy. Otherwise, create a PTO policy that ...