Illinois enacts new state employment laws for 2024

NEW ILLINOIS EMPLOYMENT LAWS for 2024

With the start of a new year, Illinois employers face some new state laws.
INCREASE IN STATE MINIMUM WAGE
Illinois has increased its minimum wage from $13.00 to $14.00 per hour statewide, including Cook County (except Chicago). The minimum wage for employees in Chicago is higher.

• For large Chicago businesses employing 21 or more workers, the minimum wage for employees is $15.80 per hour

• For smaller Chicago businesses employing between 4-20 workers, the minimum wage for employees is $15.00 per hour

Employers with less than 4 employees are required to comply with the State minimum wage, except for employers of domestic workers who are to be paid at $15.80 per hour. 
STATUTORY PAID LEAVE FOR ANY REASON 

More at https://tmanews.com/2024-illinois-employment-laws/