Passage as amended to make direct wage the same as under maine law. Tipped employees may be paid 60% of the hourly minimum wage. Get help from an experienced employment law attorney. If an employees tips com bined with the wages from the employer do not equal the minimum wage, the employer must make up the. Except as provided herein, employers shall pay all employees no less than the minimum wage established by this ordinance for each hour worked within the city limits.
From january 1, 2017, to january 1, 2022, the minimum wage will increase for employers employing 26 or more employees. Effective january 1, 2015, employers with 15 or more employees may not make inquiries. The wage payment and collection act establishes when, where and how often wages must be paid and prohibits deductions from wages or final compensation without the employees consent. For example, under the scenario set out above in rule mw 1. For instance, where state law sets a higher minimum wage than the flsa, covered employees are entitled to the higher rate of pay. Certain workers are not covered by the minimum wage law and some workers may be paid less than the minimum wage under limited conditions.
History of federal minimum wage rates under the fair labor. In order to view andor print pdf documents you must have a pdf viewer e. Certain employees must be paid overtime, at time and onehalf of the regular rate, after 40 hours of work in a workweek. Wage payment and collection act penalties illinois. State of illinois your rights under illinois employment laws.
Must be paid at least 60% of the applicable minimum wage. Il statutes 8201056c 820 ilcs 1056c learners are individuals who participate in training programs for. The minimum wage is the lowest hourly rate employers are allowed to pay their employees. Dec 23, 2019 the law sets the minimum wage in illinois to an amount that is the same as the inflationadjusted minimum wage in 1968. Illinois minimum wage increase question 2014 ballotpedia. Illinois minimum wage laws allows employers to pay learners 18 years or age and older a subminimum wage that is not less than 70% of the standard minimum wage. Jan 01, 2020 beginning, january 1, 2020, if a worker under 18 works more than 650 hours for the employer during any calendar year, they must be paid the regular over 18 wage. If you earn less than minimum wage, you may be entitled to recover the difference that is owed to you. Although there are some exceptions, almost all employees in california must be paid the minimum wage as required by state law.
This wage applies to employees who are 18 years old or older. In illinois, the illinois minimum wage law imwl, sets a higher minimum wage than the flsa, and the historic rates are set forth as follows. With the link above you can reach the municode for cook county page where you will find ordinance no. Chicago minimum wage ordinance labor and employment legal. Illinois voters approve minimum wage hike, millionaire tax. Labor and employment laws in the state of illinois fisher phillips. Illinois minimum wage laws employment law handbook. Minimum labor and employment article, title 3, subtitle 4, annotated code of maryland wage rates employers with 15 or more employees. Germanys national minimum wage law milog mindestlohngesetz came into force on 1 january 2015, introducing germanys first nationwide legal minimum wage to the amount of 8. Il statute 8201053d4 an outside salesman is an individual who regularly makes sales or obtains orders or contracts for services and who perform a major portion of these duties away from the employers place of business. Women and the minimum wage, state by state august 2015. In 2015, the city will begin phasing in its new minimum wage, as provided by the ordinance. Through a variety of legislative and ballot means, as of january 1. Sep 01, 2015 the illinois minimum wage law imwl generally provides that nonexempt employees must be paid oneandonehalf times their regular rate of pay for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek.
In 2016, for example, the state of alabama passed a preemption bill after the city of birmingham passed a local minimum wage law. The effect was not only to block future local minimum wages, but to invalidate birminghams higher minimum wage law. Department of labor and its director under the illinois minimum wage law, 820 ilcs 1051 et. Minimum wage law and some workers may be paid less than the minimum wage under limited conditions. The general assembly finds that the existence in industries, trades or business, or branches thereof, including offices, mercantile establishments and all other places of employment in the state of illinois covered by this act, of conditions detrimental to the maintenance of the minimum standard of. Be sure to also print and post all required state labor law posters, as well as all of the mandatory federal labor law posters. Illinois exempts outside salesmen from its minimum wage and overtime requirements. Illinois minimum wage and overtime exemptions employment.
Minimum wage ordinance and regulations cookcountyil. Domestic workers are covered even if the employer only has 1 worker. The table of federal minimum wage rates under the fair labor standards act, 1938 2009 is also available in a pdf version. Nonexempt employees must be paid at least the federal minimum wage for all hours worked ederal f minimum wage.
Therefore, it is the policy of this act to establish a minimum wage standard for workers at a level consistent with their health, efficiency and general wellbeing. The illinois minimum wage increase question was on the november 4, 2014 ballot in illinois as an advisory question, where it was approved. Federal and illinois wage and hour guide for employers. A minimum wage is the lowest remuneration that employers can legally pay their workersthe price floor below which workers may not sell their labor. Under a voluntary flexible work hour plan approved by the alaska department of labor, a 10 hour day, 40 hour. Low wages for prisoners makes inmates appreciate the little things, standard examiner, november 14, 2016. The wage theft prevention amendment act of 2014, effective february 26, 2015, removed adult learners as a minimum wage exception. The minimum wage is a legally mandated price floor. Minimum wage law fair labor standards division illinois. A minimum wage is the lowest wage per hour that a worker may be paid, as mandated by federal law. The contents of this document do not have the force and effect of law and are. Effective january 1, 2017, the minimum wage for all industries will be increased yearly. Businesses are required by state and federal law to post at their workplaces certain information concerning the rights of employees. Il statute 8201053 d 4 an outside salesman is an individual who regularly makes sales or obtains orders or contracts for services and who perform a major portion of these duties away from the employers place of business.
Il statutes 8201056c 820 ilcs 1056c learners are individuals who participate in training programs for occupations in which they are employed. However, if the labor market is in a state of monopsony. The illinois state minimum wage law does not contain current dollar minimums. The illinois minimum wage law imwl generally provides that nonexempt employees must be paid oneandonehalf times their regular rate of pay for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek. Most countries had introduced minimum wage legislation by the end of the 20th century supply and demand models suggest that there may be welfare and employment losses from minimum wages. The law sets the minimum wage in illinois to an amount that is the same as the inflationadjusted minimum wage in 1968. An employer where gratuities are paid to employee, may pay 60% of the minimum wage to its employees. The minimum wage is a legally mandated price floor on hourly wages, below which non. Employers may apply for licenses to pay sub minimum rates to learners and certain workers with physical and mental limitations. Pro 2 increasing the minimum wage would reduce poverty.
Illinois general assembly full text of public act 0990860. New employees first 90 days of employment over the age of 18 may be paid up to 50 cents less per hour. Nonexempt employees must be paid overtime for all hours worked over 40 hours in a workweek a overtime. A demand issues from idol on june 15, 2015 in the amount sought. Illinois compiled statutes illinois general assembly. This is a required poster for all minnesota employers, and any business that fails to post this notification may be subject to penalties or fines this mandatory poster is a reminder that workers who are entitled to such benefits can apply through. This is a required poster for all minnesota employers, and any business that fails to post this notification may be subject to penalties or fines. There are federal, state, and local laws about minimum wage. Lowwage employee means an employee who earns the greater. Illinois minimum wage laws contained in sb1565 on private sector employment and production. Idol also provides assistance to workers in the collection of wages and final compensation including unused vacation pay, commissions, bonuses or other fringe. Chicago minimum wage ordinance labor and employment. The german minimum wage level will be updated every other year by a minimum wage commission and acceptance by the government. The new rate will be phased in over the next five years, beginning on july 1, 2015.
Minimum labor and employment article, title 3, subtitle 4, annotated code of maryland wage rates employers with 15 or. Beginning, january 1, 2020, if a worker under 18 works more than 650 hours for the employer during any calendar year, they must be paid the regular over 18 wage tipped employees may be paid 60% of the hourly minimum wage. The required posters, including federal posters, are available free of. Doc inmate friends and family orientation booklet 2015 states minimum wage. This phasein will help simplify the early years of implementation for businesses and employers. New exception to the illinois minimum wage law wage. Illinois wage theft enforcement act 820 ilcs 115 et. The minimum wage provision does not apply to persons. In brief updated december 11, 2018 congressional research service. However, on july 10, 2015, governor rauner signed legislation amending the imwl as it pertains to public employees who are members of a bargaining unit. Low wage employee means an employee who earns the greater. Newly hired persons 18 years of age or older must be paid the established district of columbia minimum wage immediately upon hire. Minimum wage, maximum benefit university of illinois at. Economic effects of an illinois minimum wage increase.
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