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Illinois Employment Laws
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State labor and employment laws are intended to protect workers from unfair treatment or unsafe working conditions, balanced against the need of states to attract employers. The federal government provides a base level of employee protection but states have their own laws that either strengthen these protections or address other, state-specific needs. For instance, Illinois employers are required to provide employees with one 24-hour rest period per seven days, but state law does not regulate non-meal breaks. Illinois employment laws cover everything from meal breaks and minimum wage, to workers’ compensation and overtime. Click on a link below to learn more.
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Illinois Legal Holidays
Legal holidays in the state of Illinois, such as Presidents’ Day and Casimir Pulaski’s Birthday, on which employees are granted a paid day off or are eligible for special holiday pay.
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Illinois Whistleblower Laws
The basics of whistleblower laws in Illinois, which protect workers claiming unsafe or illegal conditions at the workplace from retaliation, such as being passed up for a promotion or fired.
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Illinois Civil Rights Laws
Laws protecting individuals’ civil rights in Illinois, including the statutes of limitations for filing a claim; the responsible state agency; and links to related articles and resources.
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Illinois Civil Statute of Limitations
Statutes of limitations for various types of civil actions in the state of Illinois, including personal injury; false imprisonment; defamation; fraud; damage to personal property; professional malpractice; trespassing; and more.
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