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.
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.”
Employees must be allowed to refuse working a “clopen” shift (a shifted separated by less than ten hours after their previous shift ends).
The Illinois law that applies is called the “One Day Rest in Seven Act” (or, “ODRISA”). In addition to requiring one day off for every consecutive seven-day period, the Act also requires a minimum 20-minute meal break if you work at least 7.5 hours a day (which has to be given within the first 5 hours of the shift).
Critics of right-to-work laws raise three main arguments: Weakens unions. Decrease wages and benefits. Compromise safety in the workforce.
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.
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.
The Illinois Freedom to Work Act, which went into effect on January 1, 2022, regulates the enforceability of post-employment restrictive covenants such as non-competition, non-solicitation, and confidentiality agreements as never before.