2024 Newsletters

January 15, 2024 Illinois General Assembly Starts 2024 Session

February 20, 2024 ELC Initiatives and Important Legislation

March 15, 2024 Senate Bills Advanced Out of Committee

April 15, 2024 House & Senate Deadlines  

May 17, 2024 IDOL Paid Leave Rule Adopted 

June 3, 2024 Another Year of Significant Changes for Employers 

July 16, 2024 Legislation Awaiting Gubernatorial Action 


2023 Newsletters

December 15, 2023 End of Year Wrap-Up / New Laws Going into Effect 

November 13, 2023 - General Assembly Wraps up Veto Session 

October 23, 2023 - General Assembly Returns for Veto Session 

September 15, 2023 - ELC Hosts Meeting on IDOL Day Labor Rules 

August 17, 2023 - Governor Pritzker Acts on Employment Law Litigation 

July 18, 2023 - Governor Signs into Law Several Employment Bills; Many Remain on His Desk Awaiting Action 

June 22, 2023 - Bills Signed & Dozens Heading to Governor for Signature 

May 15, 2023 - Illinois Unemployment Insurance Legislative Update

May 8, 2023 - GA Looks to Expand New Requirements for Employers

April 17, 2023 - IDOL Wage Payment & Collection Act / Rule Making Change 

April 3, 2023 - Spring Break Update 

February 20, 2023 - Budget Proposal Breakdown/Legislation of Interest 

2022 Newsletters

December 18, 2022 - Unemployment Insurance Agreement Approved 

November 15, 2022 - Election Overview: Democrats Expand Power in Illinois 

October 15, 2022 - 15th Annual Workers' Compensation & Safety Conference

September 15, 2022 - Constitutional Amendment Seeks to Guarantee Labor Rights 

August 15, 2022 - Council Testifies at IDOL Hearing  

July 15, 2022 - IDOL Hearing on Equal Pay Proposed Rule

June 15, 2022 - IDOL Proposed Rule Filed 

May 16, 2022 - All Bills in Gov's Hands 

April 14, 2022 - End of Session Report 

March 20, 2022 - Employment Law Legislation Advances, Committee Deadline This Friday 

February 18, 2022 - Illinois House Wraps up Committee Action

January 18, 2022 - Illinois GA Cancels Session/Committees Begin Their Work/Bill Introductions 

2021 Newsletters

December 15, 2021 - General Assembly is Scheduled to Return to Springfield January 4th 

November 15, 2021 - Veto Session Wrap Up 

October 15, 2021 - Veto Session to Focus on Congressional Map

September 13, 2021 - Medical Fee Advisory Board to Consider 30% Increase in E & M Codes 

August 18, 2021 - Governor Pritzker Signs Non-Compete Legislation into Law 

July 14, 2021 - Governor Acts on Key Employment Law Legislation 

June 2, 2021 - Illinois General Assembly Semi-Adjourns

May 17, 2021 - Illinois General Assembly Moves into Final Two Weeks of Session 

April 16, 2021 - General Assembly Returns After Two Week Break 

March 15, 2021 - General Assembly Focuses on Committee Action 

February 15, 2021 - General Assembly off to a Slow Start 

January 13, 2021 - Lame Duck Session Wrap Up 

2020 Newsletters

December 17, 2020 - Illinois Chamber Tells IDOL Joint Employer Rule Unnecessary  

November 16, 2020  - Fall Session Cancelled 

October 15, 2020 - Workers' Comp Challenges Develop for Illinois Employers 

September 15, 2020 - Illinois Provides Guidance for Lost Wage Assistance Program

August 15, 2020 - Governor Pritzker Issues New Penalties for Business Failure to Enforce Mask Wearing 

July 15, 2020 - Council Urges Withdrawal of IDOT Rule on Joint Employer Status 

June 15, 2020 - No Time for Complacency 

May 27, 2020 - End of Session Report 

May 15, 2020 - General Assembly Returns to Springfield for Special Session 

April 15, 2020 - Legislative Working Groups to Get Illinois Back on Track 

March 18, 2020 - Latest on COVID-19 and Congressional Action 

February 18, 2020 - Governor to Explore Merger of IDES into IDOL 

January 16, 2020 - 2020 Session to Kick-Off 

2019 Newsletters 

December 16, 2019 - New Illinois Employment Law Legislation Signed into Law 

November 18, 2019 - Marijuana Law Strengthened....Paid Leave Advances during Veto Session

October 11, 2019 - Marijuana Law Changes Raise Many Questions for Employers 

September 16, 2019 - Employment Law & Litigation Committee to Meet with IDHR 

August 14, 2019 - IDOL Director Kleinik to Meet with ELC Members 

July 15, 2019 - Update on Key Illinois Employment Law Legislation 

June 5, 2019 - End of Session Wrap Up 

May 16, 2019 - General Assembly Moves Into Final Weeks 

April 15, 2019 - Legislature at Major Turn in the Process 

March 15, 2019 - Employers Take Another one on the Chin 

February 18, 2019 - $15/Hour Minimum Wage Legislation Goes to Governor Pritzker 

January 15, 2019 Constitutional Officers and Legislators Sworn In