Category Archives: Wages

Illinois Paid Leave Act Will Require Illinois Employers To Provide Paid Leave Beginning January 1, 2024

Beginning on January 1, 2024, the Illinois Paid Leave Act (PLA) will require Illinois employers with more than 50 employees to provide paid leave to employees, which the employees may use “for any reason of the employee’s choosing.” Under the … Continue reading

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Independent Contractors or Employees?: An Über Question

In an advice memo released on May 14th, theNational Labor Relations Board (NLRB) concluded that Uber drivers are independent contractors, not employees. This classification means that under federal labor laws, Uber drivers will be virtually unable to unionize, participate in workplace … Continue reading

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Minimum Wage Changes in Illinois

In February, Governor JB Pritzker signed a piece of legislation that will set Illinois on track to reach a statewide minimum wage of $15.00 by 2025. To mitigate the effect this change has on small employers, the law allows employers … Continue reading

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