Illinois: rules and deadlines at a glance

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Discrimination deadlines · Paid leave programs · Minimum wage · Final paycheck rules · Paid sick leave · State income tax · Right-to-work laws · Tipped minimum wage · Payday frequency · Rest break laws · State EITC · Noncompete laws

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Discrimination deadlines Checked on official source

EEOC deadline	300 days
State agency deadline	2 years (since Jan. 1, 2025; was 300 days)
State agency	Illinois Department of Human Rights

Paid leave programs

State program	No state paid leave or disability program
Status	No program

Minimum wage Checked on official source

State minimum wage	$15.00 (employers with 4 or more workers)
Next change	No change scheduled

Final paycheck rules Single detailed source

If you are fired	At separation if possible, no later than next payday
If you quit	Same

Paid sick leave Single detailed source

State law?	Yes (leave for any reason)
Yearly cap	40 hours

State income tax Single detailed source

Structure	Flat
Rates	4.95%

Right-to-work laws

Right-to-work?	No

Tipped minimum wage Checked on official source

Minimum cash wage	$9.00
Most tips can count	$6.00 (40%)

Payday frequency Checked on official source

Required frequency	Twice a month (monthly for executive, administrative and professional staff)

Rest break laws Checked on official source

Paid rest break	Two paid 15-minute breaks per 7+ hour shift

State EITC Single detailed source

State EITC?	Yes
Amount	20%

Noncompete laws

Noncompetes	Restricted by pay level or job