EMPLOYMENT-TECH

This bill amends the Illinois Freedom to Work Act to update salary thresholds and add new protections for specific workers regarding non-compete and non-solicitation agreements. It raises the minimum annual earnings required for employers to enforce these agreements, sets higher income limits for non-solicitation clauses, and extends these protections to mental health professionals serving veterans and first responders. Additionally, the legislation clarifies that such agreements remain unenforceable for employees in construction and those covered by public sector collective bargaining agreements.