Labor & Employment (Labor Standards)

in committee · Illinois · Senate Jun 1, 2026

SB 3821: MINIMUM WAGE-VARIOUS

Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that the wages paid to committed persons shall not be less than the minimum hourly wage set forth in the Minimum Wage Law. Amends the Minimum Wage Law. Provides for increases in the minimum hourly wage through January 1, 2032. Provides that, on and after July 1, 2026, every employer shall pay to each of his or her employees who is under 18 years of age no less than the applicable minimum hourly wage. Provides that, on and after January 1, 2030, an employer shall not be entitled to an allowance for gratuities and shall pay each employee no less than the applicable minimum hourly wage. Provides that beginning on January 1, 2033, and on every January 1 thereafter, the minimum hourly wage from the previous year shall be increased in proportion to the increase in the consumer price index-u. Provides that the Department of Labor shall inquire into any alleged violations of the Act brought to its attention by an interested party. Sets forth the procedure for complaints brought by interested parties. Defines "interested party". Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentIncreases minimum wage through 2032, mandates full minimum wage for minors starting 2026, directly advancing worker compensation protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Minimum Wage

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in committee · Illinois · House May 28, 2026

HB 4743: TRANSPORT NETWORK LABOR

Creates the Transportation Network Driver Labor Relations Act. Defines "transportation network driver" as an individual who operates a motor vehicle that: (i) is owned, leased, or otherwise authorized for use by the individual; (ii) is not a taxicab or for-hire public passenger vehicle; (iii) is used to provide transportation network company services; and (iv) operates under the license of a transportation network company. Provides that transportation network drivers have the right of self-organization, to form, join, or assist transportation network driver organizations, and to bargain collectively. Sets forth provisions concerning unfair work practices; the prevention of unfair work practices; the designation of bargaining representatives; administrative fees; bargaining, impasse resolution procedures, and final determinations by the Department of Labor; applicability of other labor standards; rulemaking; and public records. Amends the Freedom of Information Act and the Labor Dispute Act to make conforming changes. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill grants transportation network drivers the right to self-organization, directly supporting collective bargaining rights under Labor & Employment policies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining Gig Economy Labor Standards

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in committee · Illinois · House Feb 10, 2026

HB 5128: PAID LEAVE-LIMITATIONS

Amends the Paid Leave for All Workers Act. Provides that the definition of "employee" does not include: (1) an employee engaged in the transportation of goods through this State; (2) an employee who is free to decide what time the employee performs duties for an employer; or (3) an employee who is employed by an employer with fewer than 15 employees. Makes changes to provisions concerning the provision of paid leave; the responsibilities of the Department of Labor; and enforcement and penalties.

Topics ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentExcludes transportation workers, independent contractors, and small business employees from paid leave requirements, restricting coverage.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Paid Leave

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in committee · Illinois · House Mar 27, 2026

HB 4987: SURVEILLANCE-BASED WAGES

Creates the Surveillance-Based Wage Discrimination Act. Provides that a person shall not use surveillance data as part of an automated decision system to inform the individualized wage paid to an employee. Sets forth exemptions to the provisions. Provides that the Attorney General shall enforce the Act. Sets forth provisions concerning private rights of action and penalties for violations.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProhibits using surveillance data in automated wage decisions, directly protecting workers from potential discrimination in pay setting.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits using surveillance data in wage decisions, protecting employee privacy from tech-based discrimination under data privacy safeguards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Employment Discrimination Labor Standards Minimum Wage Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · Illinois · House Feb 10, 2026

HB 5399: CD CORR-PRISONER MINIMUM WAGE

Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that a person committed to the Department of Corrections who is paid wages performing a work assignment must receive a rate of compensation that is not less than the minimum wage required under the Minimum Wage Law.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires prison work wages to meet minimum wage, advancing fair compensation and rehabilitation efforts in corrections.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates minimum wage for prison labor, protecting workers' compensation rights under Labor & Employment policies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Labor Standards Minimum Wage

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passed · Illinois · House Apr 21, 2026

HB 5208: BEREAVEMENT LEAVE ACT

Provides that the Act may be referred to as the Zachary's Parent Protection Act. Amends the Family Bereavement Leave Act. Changes the name of the Act to the Bereavement Leave Act. Sets forth provisions concerning family bereavement leave, child extended bereavement leave, and general bereavement leave. Provides for the qualifying requirements, notice requirements, and length of leave provided under those circumstances. Provides that the bereavement leave provided under the Act is in addition to the unpaid leave time allowed under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993. Provides that the Department of Labor shall review complaints to determine whether there is cause for investigation. Makes changes to definitions. Repeals the Child Extended Bereavement Leave Act. Amends the Victims' Economic Security and Safety Act and the Child Labor Law of 2024 to make conforming changes.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands bereavement leave benefits with new provisions for family/child leave, adding to existing protections without reducing rights, directly advancing worker benefits under Labor & Employment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Child Labor Labor Standards Paid Leave

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Jul 2, 2026

SB 3975: EQUAL PAY-WORKFORCE MANAGEMENT

Amends the Equal Pay Act of 2003. Provides that, no later than 2 years after the effective date of the amendatory Act, the Department of Labor shall adopt rules that require specified employers doing business in the State to file an annual report, that will be made available to the public on a dedicated page of the Department's website, regarding workforce management policies, practices, and performance with respect to the employer. Describes the information required to be reported. Sets forth provisions concerning the standardization of data and exemptions to the provision.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires public reporting on workforce management policies to strengthen equal pay enforcement under the Equal Pay Act, advancing worker rights transparency.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Employment Discrimination Labor Standards

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in committee · Illinois · House Mar 27, 2026

HB 4858: EQUAL PAY-VARIABLE PAY SCALE

Amends the Equal Pay Act of 2003. Provides that it is unlawful for an employer with 15 or more employees to fail to include the base pay scale and variable pay scale (rather than the pay scale and benefits) for a position in any specific job posting. Provides that the base pay scale and variable pay scale shall be provided as separate ranges on the job posting. Defines "base pay scale" and "variable pay scale".

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates pay transparency for equal pay by requiring base/variable pay ranges in job postings, directly protecting workers' rights to fair compensation information.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Employment Discrimination Labor Standards

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in committee · Illinois · House Feb 10, 2026

HB 5377: WORK ALWAYS PAYS ACT

Creates the Work Always Pays Act. Provide that a State-administered benefit program shall not reduce benefits by more than $0.50 for each $1.00 increase in a household's earned income. If an increase in earned income results in a reduction of net household resources compared to the level in effect immediately prior to the increase, then the household shall be eligible for a bridge credit. Provides that the amount of the bridge credit shall equal the difference between: (i) the household's net household resources immediately prior to the increase in earned income; and (ii) the household's net household resources after the increase in earned income and corresponding benefit adjustments. Provides that a household that experiences an increase in earned income shall be subject to a 90-day earnings buffer period. Amends the State Finance Act to make a conforming change. Effective January 1, 2027.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesPrevents benefit reductions exceeding income gains, ensuring net household resources increase with earned income - supports low-income workers through fiscal policy.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill prevents benefit reductions exceeding 50% of earned income increases and provides bridge credits to maintain net household resources, directly protecting workers from benefit cliffs and strengthening income support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Labor Standards

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in committee · Illinois · House Apr 13, 2026

HB 4751: WAGES & BENEFITS-SKILLED LABOR

Amends the Prevailing Wage Act. Restores certain provisions of the Act to the form in which they existed before Public Act 104-17 took effect. Provides that nothing in the Act prohibits the payment of wages and fringe benefits for work performed under the Act that is based upon the craft and the skill level of the laborers, mechanics, or other employees who perform the work if the wages and fringe benefits are established and are paid in accordance with a collective bargaining agreement or understanding between an employer or an employer association and a bona fide labor organization for work performed of a similar character in the locality in which the work is performed. Effective July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRestores collective bargaining agreements as basis for wages/benefits under Prevailing Wage Act, advancing worker benefits and bargaining rights per bill's language.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining Labor Standards

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