A recent ruling by the Supreme Court of Illinois that the state’s minimum wage law does not incorporate the federal Portal-to-Portal Act’s (PPA) exclusion for “preliminary or postliminary” employee activities could open the door to a wave of new wage-and-hour lawsuits by employees over time spent undergoing health or security
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BIPA Cases: 7th Circuit Rules Change to Illinois Law’s Damages Provision Retroactively Limits Defendant Exposure
TakeawaysThe Seventh Circuit held that the 2024 amendment to BIPA’s damages provision applies retroactively, eliminating the possibility of “per‑scan” statutory damages for cases pending at the time of enactment.The court reasoned that the amendment affects remedies, making it a procedural change that applies to existing cases under Illinois retroactivity principles.The decision significantly limits defendants’ potential exposure in pending BIPA cases and may require courts to reassess federal subject‑matter jurisdiction.Related linkClay v. Union Pacific Railroad Co.Article
Court Declares “Interested Party” Provisions of the Illinois Day and Temporary Labor Services Act Unconstitutional
Court Declares “Interested Party” Provisions of the Illinois Day and Temporary Labor Services Act Unconstitutional
An Illinois state court judge has declared the “interested party” provisions of Illinois Day and Temporary Labor Services Act (“the Act”) unconstitutional, striking a blow to labor unions that advocated their passage just a few
Chicago Agency Proposes Changes to Fair Workweek Rules
Chicago Agency Proposes Changes to Fair Workweek Rules
The Chicago Office of Labor Standards (OLS) has proposed changes to the rules implementing the city’s Fair Workweek Ordinance.1 The Ordinance requires covered employers to provide advance notice of work schedules to their covered employees, and to pay additional wages if posted
Illinois and Philadelphia Grant Menopause-Related Protections
A new law in Illinois requires health plans to cover therapies for menopause, and another new law in Philadelphia prohibits employers from discriminating based on menopause or menstruation. Several other states provide legal protections for female employees experiencing menopause, but Philadelphia is the first major city to provide these protections.
Illinois Amends Right to Privacy in the Workplace Act to Require Handling ID Discrepancy Notifications
Effective December 12, 2025, Illinois Senate Bill (SB) 2339 (Public Act 104-0455), which amended the Illinois Right to Privacy in the Workplace Act, introduces new employer obligations and compliance requirements and repeals other provisions such as the attestation requirement and the requirement to post a notice.
Illinois’ Draft AI Notice Regulations: What Employers Need to Know
As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more widely used in hiring and employment decisions, Illinois has taken a significant step to regulate how employers must inform workers about AI’s use. Effective January 1, 2026, House Bill 3773 amended the Illinois Human Rights Act (IHRA) to require, among other things, employer notice when AI influences or facilitates…
Illinois Unveils Draft Notice Rules on AI Use in Employment Ahead of Discrimination Ban
Illinois employers would need to provide notice to employees and prospective employees when artificial intelligence (AI) is used “to influence or facilitate” hiring or promotion decisions under new draft regulations unveiled by the Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) to implement the state’s ban on AI discrimination set to take
Changes to Illinois Right to Privacy in the Workplace Act: Employment Eligibility Verification Discrepancies
Just when we thought we had covered all the changes in Illinois employment laws for 2025-2026, there is yet another change, this time to the Illinois Right to Privacy in the Workplace Act (820 ILCS 55/et seq.).
Employers Beware: Illinois Rolls Out Strict No-Match, Document Discrepancy Notice Response Rules
Takeaways
Illinois employers may not rely solely on SSA “no-match,” IRS discrepancy notices, or similar third-party notifications to take disciplinary or termination action. Employers must meet strict notice, timing, and communication requirements, including providing employees an opportunity to respond and to involve a representative. Employees, the attorney general, and designated
Illinois Expands Employee Privacy Rights
Illinois Expands Employee Privacy Rights
On December 12, 2025, Illinois took a significant step to strengthen employee protections related to work authorization by enacting Senate Bill 2339. Given the increase in federal immigration enforcement, the state of Illinois adopted this measure to redefine employer obligations and safeguard workers from unfair
Illinois Amends the Workplace Transparency Act Effective January 1, 2026—Tips for Employers
Illinois has enacted significant amendments to the Workplace Transparency Act (WTA), effective January 1, 2026, that will materially affect employment, separation, and settlement agreements with Illinois employees, applicants, contractors, and consultants. The amendments broaden what constitutes an “unlawful employment practice,” add protections for “concerted activity,” prohibit certain unilateral agreement terms,
Illinois 2025 Employment Law Wrap-Up: Essential Updates for Employers
TakeawaysFrom the Illinois Human Rights Act to the Workplace Transparency Act, the state has announced a broad range of measures affecting workplace policies and compliance obligations.Other new laws impacting employers include the Warehouse Tornado Preparedness Act and the Family Neonatal Intensive Care Leave Act.Employers are encouraged to proactively review their current workplace policies, handbooks, and compliance procedures and consider the assistance of counsel.Related link
Illinois PBM Law to Limit Steering, Other Plan Design Features in 2026
Under a new law, employer-sponsored health plans will not be able to require employees to use—or give them financial incentives to use—pharmacies owned or controlled by their pharmacy benefit managers (PBM), but will stand to receive 100 percent of the rebates received by a PBM or an affiliated rebate aggregator.
Illinois Labor and Employment Laws Taking Effect in 2026: What Employers Need to Know
Last month, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed several new laws that will take effect in 2026. Here are the most important changes employers need to know.