Illinois workplace law quick facts
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Illinois minimum wage $15.00/hr - overtime after 40 hours/week
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About Illinois workplace law
Illinois workers are protected by a combination of federal law and Illinois state statutes. Federal law sets minimum standards that apply in all 50 states, while Illinois law may provide additional protections in areas like minimum wage, overtime, workers compensation, and family leave.
Key Illinois workplace facts for 2026: The Illinois minimum wage is $15.00 per hour. Workers compensation pays up to $1,897 per week for injured workers. Personal injury lawsuits must be filed within 2 years under Illinois law. Illinois has a state income tax of 5.0%. Workers in Illinois rely on the federal Family and Medical Leave Act for unpaid job-protected leave.
All calculators on this page use official data from Illinois government sources including the Illinois Department of Labor, Illinois Workers Compensation Board, Illinois Department of Revenue, and relevant state statutes. Data is updated annually each January and whenever significant law changes occur.