HB 4825 Illinois House · 103rd Regular Session

WAREHOUSE WORKER PROTECT ACT

Summary
Creates the Warehouse Worker Protection Act. Provides that each employer shall provide to each employee, upon hire or within 30 days after the effective date of the Act, whichever is later, a written description of each quota to which the employee is subject, including the quantified number of tasks to be performed or materials to be produced or handled, within a defined time period, and any potential adverse employment action that could result from failure to meet the quota. Provides that an employee shall not be required to meet a quota that prevents compliance with meal or rest periods or use of bathroom facilities, including reasonable travel time to and from bathroom facilities. Requires employers to post a notice of employees' rights under the Act and to comply with certain recordkeeping requirements. Establishes civil penalties for noncompliance with the Act. Provides for a private right of action and injunctive relief. Sets forth provisions concerning definitions, employee's right to request records, enforcement, and severability. Effective July 1, 2025.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2024
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Governor
Introduced Feb 6, 2024 Last action Apr 5, 2024
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Apr 5, 2024
Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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Mar 12, 2024
Committee
Assigned to Labor & Commerce Committee
lower
Feb 7, 2024
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
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