Labor & Employment

signed · Illinois · House Aug 7, 2026

HB 3751: DCEO-EMPLOY SOCIAL ENTERPRISE

Amends the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity may enter into contracts, including, but not limited to, making grants and loans, with employment social enterprises. Defines terms.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEnables grants/loans to employment social enterprises, supporting job creation and workforce development through funding mechanisms.85% confidence

in committee · Illinois · House Nov 20, 2025

HB 3582: HUMAN RIGHTS-CRITERIA-METHODS

Amends the Illinois Human Rights Act. Provides, in the Articles governing employment, financial, and public accommodation discrimination, that the use of criteria or methods that have the effect of causing certain discrimination-related civil rights violations is unlawful, unless (i) the use of such criteria or methods is necessary to achieve a substantial, legitimate, nondiscriminatory interest or (ii) the substantial, legitimate, nondiscriminatory interest cannot be served by another practice that has a less discriminatory effect.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingPrevents discrimination in public accommodations (including housing) under Human Rights Act, strengthening tenant protections and addressing housing discrimination per indicators.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentStrengthens employment anti-discrimination protections by prohibiting discriminatory criteria/methods unless necessary for legitimate interests, advancing workers' rights under Labor & Employment.95% confidence

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in committee · Illinois · House Jan 14, 2026

HB 4214: WAGE PAYMENT-COMPLAINTS

Amends the Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act. Provides that complaints filed with the Department of Labor alleging violations of the Act shall be filed within 3 years (rather than one year) after the wages, final compensation, or wage supplements were due.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExtends complaint window from 1 to 3 years, strengthening worker access to wage recovery under Illinois law.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards

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in committee · Illinois · House Mar 27, 2026

HB 2794: EMPLOYEE CLASSIFY-DEVELOPER

Amends the Employee Classification Act. Provides that a developer, general contractor, and subcontractor are jointly and severally liable for any subcontractor's failure to properly classify persons performing services as employees unless specified conditions are satisfied. Provides that it is a violation for a developer or a general contractor to utilize a subcontractor at any tier who commits a violation of the Act unless specified conditions are satisfied. Makes conforming and other changes. Defines terms.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill enforces joint liability on contractors for misclassifying workers as independent contractors, protecting employee rights under the Act.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Gig Economy Labor Standards

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in committee · Illinois · House Apr 17, 2026

HB 3762: EXTREME WORKPLACE TEMPS

Creates the Workplace Extreme Temperature Safety Act. Provides that the Director of Labor shall adopt rules to establish excessive heat and excessive cold standards. Sets forth temporary excessive heat and excessive cold standards. Provides that, on or before January 1, 2026, the Director shall establish by rule an occupational temperature-related illness and injury prevention plan. Sets forth provisions concerning retaliation; violations; penalties; and enforcement of the Act.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentCreates temperature safety standards, prevention plans, and enforcement to protect workers from extreme heat/cold hazards, directly advancing workplace safety protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Workplace Safety

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in committee · Illinois · House Apr 9, 2025

HB 3364: PRIVACY IN THE WORKPLACE

Amends the Right to Privacy in the Workplace Act. Provides that an employer enrolled in an Employment Eligibility Verification System, including the E-Verify program, shall not impose work authorization verification or re-verification requirements greater than those required by the Employment Eligibility Verification System. Provides that, if an employer receives notification from any federal agency or other outside third party not responsible for the enforcement of immigration law of a discrepancy as it relates to an employee's individual taxpayer identification number or other identifying documents, guarantees specified rights and protections to the employee. Makes changes in provisions concerning the administration and enforcement of the Act by the Department of Labor. Sets forth provisions concerning action for civil penalties brought by an interested party; private right of action; penalties; and review under the Administrative Review Law.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationPrevents employers from imposing stricter immigration verification beyond E-Verify, reducing barriers for immigrants by limiting additional work authorization checks.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentPrevents employers from imposing excessive work authorization checks beyond federal E-Verify requirements, protecting worker privacy rights under labor context.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRestricts employer data collection beyond E-Verify requirements, limiting additional verification steps and strengthening workplace privacy protections under the Right to Privacy in the Workplace Act.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Work Authorization

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in committee · Illinois · House Mar 21, 2025

HB 2946: FAMILY MEDICAL LEAVE PROGRAM

Creates the Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program Act. Requires the Department of Employment Security to establish and administer a Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program that provides family and medical leave insurance benefits to eligible employees. Sets forth eligibility requirements for benefits under the Act. Contains provisions concerning disqualification from benefits; premium payments; the amount and duration of benefits; the recovery of erroneous payments; hearings; defaulted premium payments; elective coverage; employment protection; coordination of family and medical leave; defined terms; and other matters. Amends the State Finance Act. Creates the Family and Medical Leave Insurance Account Fund. Provides phase-in periods for the collection of money and making of claims for benefits under the Act. Effective January 1, 2027.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates a state-administered medical leave insurance program, expanding coverage for family/medical needs and improving access to healthcare services without income loss.92% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentCreates mandatory family medical leave insurance program expanding worker benefits for eligible employees, directly advancing employment standards and protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave

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in committee · Illinois · House Mar 21, 2025

HB 3057: DEI-EMPLOYMENT-HIGHER ED

Creates the Freedom to Train Act. Provides that notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, employers and State-supported institutions of higher learning in this State may establish, maintain, and implement policies, practices, and requirements for the employment and conduct of employees in the workplace that are designed to safeguard employees and applicants for employment from discrimination based on race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Provides that the policies, practices, and requirements may be developed and administered through an office of diversity, equity, and inclusion or another administrative office or program established by the employer or State-supported institution of higher learning. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill explicitly prohibits discrimination based on national origin in employment, directly protecting immigrant rights and supporting integration in workplace settings.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEnables anti-discrimination employment policies protecting workers from bias based on race, sex, sexual orientation, etc., directly advancing labor rights protections.95% confidence

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in committee · Illinois · Senate May 9, 2025

SB 164: PREVAILING WAGE-FED PROJECT

Amends the Prevailing Wage Act. Provides that the definition of "public works" includes all federal construction projects administered or controlled by a public body if the prevailing rate of wages is equal to or greater than the prevailing wage determination by the United States Secretary of Labor for the same locality for the same type of construction used to classify the federal construction project. Makes a conforming change. Effective July 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill ensures federal construction projects meet or exceed U.S. Secretary of Labor's prevailing wage standards, strengthening worker wage protections under public works.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards

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in committee · Illinois · House Feb 18, 2025

HB 3523: SCHOOL EMPLOYEE MINIMUM SALARY

Amends the School Code and the Public Higher Education Act. Provides that in fixing the salaries of employees, the school board or the governing board of each public institution of higher education shall pay to employees an hourly rate of not less than: (i) $20 for the 2026-2027 academic year; (ii) $21 for the 2027-2028 academic year; and (iii) $22 for the 2028-2029 academic year. Provides that the minimum hourly rate for each academic year thereafter shall equal the minimum hourly rate for the previous academic year increased by a percentage equal to the percentage increase, if any, in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for all items published by the United States Department of Labor for the previous academic year. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates minimum hourly wages for school employees ($20-$22 annually), directly supporting educator compensation and retention in K-12 and higher education institutions.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates annual minimum wage increases for school employees, directly advancing wage standards under Labor & Employment policies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers Minimum Wage

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