Beginning on July 1, the minimum wage for non-tipped workers in Cook County will increase from $13.35 to $13.70. The minimum wage for tipped workers will increase from $7.40 to $8.00. This increase will apply to hourly,...more
The City of Chicago amended its human rights ordinance to require that employers provide better tools to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. The changes took effect on July 1, 2022. The updated ordinance requires that...more
Since Aug. 27, 2021, the Illinois Consumer Coverage Disclosure Act (ICCDA) requires that employers offering “group health insurance coverage” must provide a new notice to eligible employees. Under this law, a covered employer...more
Newly enacted Illinois laws immediately prohibit employers from using criminal convictions in hiring except in specific situations. Beginning in 2023, the new laws also will require large employers to submit EEO-1 data with...more
The beginning of 2021 saw the advent of new employment laws for employers with operations and employees located in the State of Illinois and the City of Chicago. Here are some of the new state and local laws that employers in...more
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