This Handbook provides an overview of federal laws addressing employer-employee rights and obligations. Information discussed includes wages & hours, discrimination, termination of employment, pension plans and retirement benefits, workplace safety, workers' compensation, unions, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and much more in 25 pages of materials.
Illinois Right To Work Laws With 7.5 Percent Lower Wages In King
Category:
State:
Multi-State
County:
King
Control #:
US-002HB
Format:
Word;
PDF;
Rich Text
Instant download
Description
Free preview
Form popularity
FAQ
Critics of right-to-work laws raise three main arguments: Weakens unions. Decrease wages and benefits. Compromise safety in the workforce.
That report concluded that wages were 3% to 9% lower in right-to-work states. There were two critical flaws in the report's calculations: it failed to account for state-level differences that would impact average wages and improperly calculated “standard errors.”
Here's a breakdown of the basics: Employees must get a minimum of 24 hours of rest every seven days. Employers may obtain a permit from the Illinois Department of Labor that allows employees to voluntarily work on the seventh day, as long as the employee earns the overtime rate if applicable.
That report concluded that wages were 3% to 9% lower in right-to-work states. There were two critical flaws in the report's calculations: it failed to account for state-level differences that would impact average wages and improperly calculated “standard errors.”
Proponents of RTW laws argue that passage of such laws support business investments and long-term economic growth. These arguments find support in several studies that show states with "pro-business" RTW laws have seen a substantial growth in private sector employment, especially in manufacturing activity.
Effective July 1, 2024, the Freelance Worker Protection Act (FWPA) provides new protections for “independent contractors” who contract with any (non-governmental) person or entity to provide products or services in Illinois, or with an entity located in Illinois, worth at least $500 (either in a single contract or in ...
Douglas's analysis found, to the contrary, that right-to-work states have modestly higher average wages than non-right-to-work states. The study analyzes and reproduces the results from a widely cited 2015 Economic Policy Institute report. That report concluded that wages were 3% to 9% lower in right-to-work states.
SPRINGFIELD - The minimum wage in Illinois is increasing on January 1st, 2025. Workers will see an increase of $1 per hour from $14 to $15.
File a Wage Claim The online claim process allows you to submit a complete and accurate claim on IDOL's website to avoid delays in the process. IDOL's online clam process also allows you to log in and check the status of your wage claim at your convenience.
More info
A new amendment to the Illinois constitution that would give workers the "fundamental right to organize and to bargain collectively" Despite its name, right-to-work laws do not guarantee anyone a job, protect against unfair firing, guarantee equitable wages, or decent working conditions.This review failed to detect the erroneous retirement enrollment. Certain full-time students, apprentices, and workers with disabilities may be paid less than the federal minimum wage. Policy to be proactive about the 2026 laws regarding AI in the workplace.